# Get started with Command Connector

The Command Connector enables organizations to integrate non-Verkada video feeds into Verkada’s Command platform for centralized video security management. It offers a cost-effective migration for non-Verkada cameras.

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You need Organization Admin and/or Site Admin [permissions](/command/users-and-permissions/roles-and-permissions-for-command.md) for your Verkada Command organization to complete these actions.
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### What you need

* A standard AC electrical outlet
* DHCP-enabled network
* Cat5 or Cat6 cabling

## Create a site

Sites are the logical way of grouping and managing devices within your Command organization. Site-level permissions make managing and viewing your devices easier. See [Manage Your Sites and Subsites](/verkada-cameras/configuration/manage-sites-and-subsites.md) for more information on site creation and management.

## Add a Command Connector

Command Connectors can be added from the **Devices** page or directly from a site. See [Add a Device to Your Command Account](/command/organization-settings/add-a-device-to-your-command-organization.md) for more information.

#### Connect a non-Verkada camera

You can connect multiple non-Verkada cameras to Command using a Command Connector. All non-Verkada cameras must be on the same LAN and support ONVIF (Profile S). See [Add a Non-Verkada Camera to a Command Connector](/command-connector/configuration/add-a-non-verkada-camera-to-a-command-connector.md) for more information.

## Licensing

Every non-Verkada camera that is connected to the Command Connector will require a valid camera license. The Command Connector itself does not require a license.

Verkada licensing is applied for each Command organization, and the licenses co-term to a single expiration date. Your licenses may have been automatically added if you claimed your devices via order number. Otherwise, manually add the license key from the Admin page. See [Manage Your Licenses](/command/licensing/manage-your-licenses.md) for more information on adding and managing licenses.

## Connect your Command Connector

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While Command Connectors are considered low-voltage devices that do not require a certified electrician to install, we strongly recommend you work with a system integrator or other professional for installation.
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Please refer to the Command Connector [setup guide](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/Verkada-CC300-500-700-Command-Connector-Install-Guide.pdf) for instructions on mounting the device. The device can be mounted on a standard 19-inch server rack and takes up 1 rack unit or 1U.

#### Power and network

Command Connectors are powered via AC power and connect to your network via Ethernet.

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The Command Connector has 2 RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces. Only **connect one** of the interfaces to your network for initial configuration. To configure both ports, see [Configure Two Ethernet Ports for Command Connector](/command-connector/configuration/configure-two-ethernet-ports-for-command-connector.md).
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## Check Network Settings

The Command Connector is designed to be plug-and-play. However, if your environment includes a firewall with custom rules and policies, you may need to make some configuration changes to get your connected cameras to stream on Command. See [Command Connector Network Settings](/command-connector/getting-started/command-connector-network-settings.md) for more information.


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