# Add a Desk Station

The [Verkada Desk Station](https://www.verkada.com/intercom/receivers/) allows admins and call receivers to easily review entry requests. The Desk Station can stream video, lockdown or unlock doors, provide real-time access control and intercom call context, and flag potential person of interest (PoI) matches to give users visibility and control over their entrances.

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## Add a Desk Station

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**Note:** A desk station license is needed for every iPad running the Verkada Desk Station app. See [Manage Your Licenses](https://app.gitbook.com/s/NRq5qDDjsYNxwNzF1bcB/licensing-and-warranty/manage-your-licenses) for more information.
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### Download the Desk Station app

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#### Download the [Desk Station app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verkada-desk-station/id1613405885) on an iPad running iOS 15 or newer.

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#### Once installed, the app displays the desk station serial number. Save this serial to [add the tablet to Verkada Command](#h_6bb4c92f81).

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### Add a desk station to Command

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#### In Verkada Command, go to **All Products** > **Add Devices.**

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#### Enter the desk station serial number.

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#### Click **Add 1 Device** to be brought to the **Devices** page.

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#### Select the desk station and click **Set Up** .

a. Enter a unique name.\
b. Select a site.\
c. Click **Apply** to save.
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## Configure a desk station

The desk station uses configurable tiles to display intercoms, doors, and cameras. You can pair up to 40 devices per tablet and view a combination of up to four devices simultaneously.

### Add a tile to the desk station

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#### In Verkada Command, go to **All Products** > **Intercom**.

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#### Select your desk station and click **Add Tile.**

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#### When the tile manager opens, select the type of device you want to add to the desk station and select the check box next to a device to add it to the desk station.

a. **Intercom**—the live feed from the intercom and an unlock button for the paired door is displayed.\
b. **Camera**—the camera live feed is displayed.\
c. **Door**—an unlock button and any paired camera feed is displayed.
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### Remove a tile

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#### In Verkada Command, go to **All Products** > **Intercom**.

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#### At the top right, click **Manage Tiles**.

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#### Deselect the tile(s) you want to remove.

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### Reset all tiles

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#### In Verkada Command, go to **All Products** > **Intercom**.

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#### Select your desk station and click .

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#### Under **General > Actions,** click **Reset**.

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### Delete a desk station

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#### In Verkada Command, go to **All Products** > **Intercom**.

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#### Select your desk station.

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#### Click **Settings > Delete**.

a. Enter the 6-digit verification code.\
b. Click **Delete** to confirm.
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If you’re using iOS 26, make sure incoming calls are set to display as **Banner** instead of **Full Screen**.

Select **Settings → Apps → Phone → Incoming Calls → Banner**.
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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjXkYWV-ZDU).
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**Need more help?** Contact [Verkada Support](https://app.gitbook.com/s/NRq5qDDjsYNxwNzF1bcB/need-help/contact-verkada-support).
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