# Registering the device with u-link

You first have to register the device with the u-link portal server to use u-link Remote Access Service.

1. Prerequisite
2. You need a u-link Remote Access Service account.
3. The device must be connected to the internet.
4. Date and time of the device must be set correctly.
5. You must obtain an activation code for the device in the u-link web portal.

1. Open the u-link settings.
2. In the Device registration text box, enter the activation code.
3. Click Apply.

1. After approximately 30 s, the device is registered with the u-link portal server.

What to do next

Enable u-link Remote Access Service.

Enabling u-link Remote Access Service