diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Configure-or-change-the-network-credentials-of-a-Thing.md b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Configure-or-change-the-network-credentials-of-a-Thing.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d9fe82cb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Configure-or-change-the-network-credentials-of-a-Thing.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: "Configure or change the network credentials of a Thing" +id: 14416141314332 +--- + +Learn how to configure or change the network credentials of a Thing in Arduino Cloud. + +In this article: + +- [Configure the network credentials of a new Thing](#configure) +- [Change the network credentials of a Thing](#change) + +--- + +## Configure the network credentials of a new Thing {#configure} + +1. Go to the [Things tab](https://app.arduino.cc/things) and select a Thing, or create a new Thing by clicking on the **+ Create Thing** button or the **+Thing** button in the top right corner. + +1. If the Thing doesn't have an associated device, go to the **Associated Device** section and click the **Select Device** button. Get help [adding a device to Arduino Cloud](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016495559-Add-and-connect-a-device-to-Arduino-Cloud#upload-sketch) if needed. + + ![Associated device section with select device button.](img/associated_device.png) + +1. Go to the **Network** section and click the **Configure** button. + + ![Network section with configure button.](img/Network_add.png) + +1. Enter your network credentials: + + - Wi-Fi: Enter your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password (encryption key). + - If using ESP32 and ESP8266: Enter the secret key that was provided when adding the device. + - If using Arduino SIM: Use [these credentials](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360013825159-What-are-the-credentials-for-the-Arduino-SIM-card). + - If using Arduino with LoRa®: The credentials are added automatically. + +1. Go to the **Sketch** tab in the top right and upload the sketch to load the credentials on the board. + +## Change the network credentials of a Thing {#change} + +1. Go to the [Things tab](https://app.arduino.cc/things) and select the Thing that needs its network credentials updated. + +1. Go to the **Network** section and click the **Change** button. + + ![Network credential information and a button labeled change.](img/Network_change.png) + +1. Enter your network credentials: + - Wi-Fi: Enter your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password (encryption key). + - If using ESP32 and ESP8266: Enter the secret key that was provided when adding the device. + - If using Arduino SIM: Use [these credentials](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360013825159-What-are-the-credentials-for-the-Arduino-SIM-card). + - If using Arduino with LoRa®: The credentials are added automatically. + +1. Go to the **Sketch** tab in the top right and upload the sketch to load the credentials on the board. diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_add.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_add.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..08aceab2 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_add.png differ diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_change.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_change.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8f7d7f69 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Network_change.png differ diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/associated_device.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/associated_device.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cc09ceaa Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/associated_device.png differ diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/thing_button.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/thing_button.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1c2d47cc Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/thing_button.png differ