Required accounts
Create the following accounts if you do not already have them. These allow you to order devices, log into the Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard, get documentation, and manage your IoT resources.
| Account | Purpose | Who needs this? | Learn more and sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco account | Create a Cisco account to access product information, software, and documentation. This account is a prerequisite to most other functions and accounts. |
All users of the IoT Operations Dashboard | Cisco |
| Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (OD) account | This allows you to log in to IoT OD and access the functionality for your organization. The options are: * Create an account for a new organization using the "Create Account" link on the log in screen. * Tenant admins can create additional user accounts and sub-organizations (tenants). Your organization can also implement Single Sign On (SSO) to use your corporate login credentials for IoT OD access. |
All users of the IoT Operations Dashboard | * Set up the IoT Operations Dashboard * Add and manage users * Configure SSO |
| Cisco Smart Account | A Cisco Smart Account is used when ordering Cisco IoT OD devices, so they can be added to your IoT Operations Dashboard using Cisco Plug and Play (PnP). * Ask to be added as an administrator if your organization already has an account. * If a new domain identifier is entered, wait for an approval call from the Cisco Smart Account team. If an existing domain identifier is used, the Smart Account is created. |
People who will order new devices or onboard existing devices. | Go to: software.cisco.com and click: Get a Smart Account. |
| Cisco Control Center | (Optional, for Control Center customers managing SIMs) | Admins who manage the SIMs installed in your IoT devices. | Cisco IoT Control Center |