# Add a Device

You need to add your devices to Command before you can access and manage them.

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You need [Org Admin or Site Admin permissions](/command/users-and-permissions/roles-and-permissions-for-command.md) for a site to add a device.
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## Add devices

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**In Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**At the top right, click Add Devices.**
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**Enter the serial numbers or order numbers of the devices.**
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**Click Add Devices. The newly added devices will display on Devices > All Unassigned Devices.**
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Alternatively, you can add devices using **Scan QR** or **Upload CSV**. If you upload a comma-separated value (CSV) file, you can download a template for ease of use.
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## Set up a device

You need to assign a device to a site and complete the setup to move it from the **Unassigned Devices** list. Devices can be set up individually or in bulk.

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You can only set up one product type at a time. If devices from multiple product lines are selected, you will not see the **Set Up** option.
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**In Verkada Command, select All Products > Devices.**
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**Under All Unassigned Devices:**

a. Select the device(s) you want to set up.\
b. Click **Set Up**.
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**Under General:**

a. Enter a unique name.\
b. Select a site.\
c. Enter a location.
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**(For cameras only) Under Settings:**

a. (Optional) From the **Default** dropdown, select **Copy from another camera** and select a camera to copy its configuration.\
b. Confirm the configuration or make any necessary changes.
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**Click Apply to configure the devices.**
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You can only copy configurations from cameras located in the same site as the new camera.
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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcrS5i8_XR4).
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