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# How to connect Universal Connector to WeldCloud

Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting a WeldCloud Universal Connector to WeldCloud using the Android WeldCloud Link app over Bluetooth and WiFi. 18 steps, ~5 minutes.

## Prerequisites

- Universal Connector hardware installed on power source (see [How to connect equipment to WeldCloud](https://support.indusuite.com/en/article/how-to-connect-equipment-to-weldcloud-twkqfb/))
- Android device (7.0+) with Bluetooth and Internet
- [WeldCloud Link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esab.connect) installed
- Active InduSuite account with WeldCloud license
- At least one Site created in WeldCloud

## Procedure

1. Open **WeldCloud Link** on your Android device

   ![Open WeldCloud Link on your Android device](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step01-open-app_11wviwo.jpeg)

2. Tap **"LOG IN"** and use your WeldCloud apps credentials

   ![Tap LOG IN](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step02-login_113qlgj.jpeg)

   ![Enter credentials](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step02b-login-click_66xus7.jpeg)

3. Tap on the **hamburger menu** in the top left corner

   ![Tap hamburger menu](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step03-hamburger_1aqecee.jpeg)

4. Tap **"Welding Unit Setup"**

   ![Tap Welding Unit Setup](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step04-welding-unit-setup_1h2enwq.jpeg)

5. Tap **"CONNECT"**

   ![Tap CONNECT](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step05-connect_1977raa.jpeg)

6. Tap on the **device** you want to connect to (discovered via Bluetooth)

   ![Select device from list](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step06-select-device_hdditf.jpeg)

7. Tap **"OK"** to pair with the device

   ![Tap OK to pair](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step07-pair_uat5ql.jpeg)

8. Tap **"NEW SETUP"**

   ![Tap NEW SETUP](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step08-new-setup_1qgujrr.jpeg)

9. Enter gateway password (default: `gateway`) and tap **"LOGIN"**

   ![Enter gateway password](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step09-enter-password_1v6dyt6.jpeg)

10. You will be forced to change the default password — choose a new password, type it twice, tap **"SAVE CHANGES"**

    ![Change default password](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step10-change-password_zpls1f.jpeg)

11. Select **"Wifi"**

    ![Select Wifi](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step11-select-wifi_1icm5fo.jpeg)

12. Tap on the **WiFi icon** to scan for available networks

    ![Tap WiFi icon to scan](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step12-scan-wifi_1wb81xf.jpeg)

13. WeldCloud Link will scan for available Wi-Fi networks

    ![WiFi scan results](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step13-wifi-scan-result_ozoa21.jpeg)

14. Tap on the **WiFi network** you want to connect to

    ![Select WiFi network](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step14-select-network_7585fi.jpeg)

15. Fill in the **WiFi password** and tap **"NEXT"**

    ![Enter WiFi password](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step15-enter-wifi-password_1jn1ch3.jpeg)

16. Type the **welding equipment display name**, pick the **site**, select **asset type** and **license**, then tap **"CONFIGURE SETUP"**

    ![Configure setup - name, site, asset type, license](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step16-configure-setup_1ykfyad.jpeg)

17. Wait for setup to complete

    ![Waiting for setup](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step17-wait_yppj72.jpeg)

18. You will be notified once configuration is done

    ![Configuration complete notification](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step18-done_1goj59o.jpeg)