# Add Cellular Gateway to Command

You need to add your gateway to Command before you can access data and manage settings.

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You must create a [Verkada Command account](https://command.verkada.com/register) and log in with [Org Admin](https://github.com/verkada/Verkada-Support-Docs/blob/main/en/command/users-and-permissions/roles-and-permissions-for-command.md) permissions to activate and configure a gateway.
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## Claim your gateway

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**On Devices, at the top right, click Add Devices.**
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**Enter or scan the gateway’s serial number.**
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**Once added, you can find the device in the Unassigned Devices site.**
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## Set up your gateway

### Command

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**Select your gateway.**
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**Under General, enter:**

a. Enter a unique name.\
b. Select a site.\
c. Enter a location.

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**Click Apply.**
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### Command app

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**Open the Command mobile app and log in to your organization.**
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**In the top left, click Add Device.**

a. Scan the QR code or enter the serial number.\
b. Click **Add Devices.**
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**Click Set Up Gateway.**
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**Under General:**

a. Enter a unique name.\
b. Select a site.\
c. Enter a location.
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**Click Done.**
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