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title: "Connect the device to Pybytes"
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aliases:
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- pybytes/connect/quick.html
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- pybytes/connect/quick.md
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- chapter/pybytes/connect/quick
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---
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In this section, we explain to you how to connect your device to Pybytes quickly using the Firmware Updater tool.
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### 1. Download Pycom Firmware updater tool
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From the last step of the "Add Device" process. Download and install Pycom Firmware updater tool from the provided link (Firmware updater is also available on [pycom.io](https://pycom.io/downloads/)).
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Copy the activation token by pressing the copy button. The activation token is valid for one hour. If your activation token is expired, you can create a new one.
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### 2. Flash Pybytes firmware with Pycom Firmware updater tool
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#### Before you start
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* Connect your device to the computer
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* If your device is already connected, make sure it is not connected to Pymakr
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#### Firmware update process
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Open the Pycom Firmware updater tool on your computer and click on the Continue button.
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Click again on the Continue button.
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{{% hint style="info" %}}
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If your device is already connected to your computer, on MacOS serial port will be automatically filled for you.
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At this step, you can also click on Rescan ports button to update ports listed in the Firmware updater.
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{{< /hint >}}
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Check the options "Erase flash file system" and "Force update Pybytes registration";
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Paste your activation token from Pybytes. Firmware updater should display **Registration successful!**
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Then press the Continue button. Your device will be flashed with the Pybytes firmware. This should take about a minute.
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After the updating process is done. You will be welcomed with the final screen. Click on Done to close the Firmware updater.
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## Next step: Set up your device's dashboard!
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[Now it's time to display data from your device into Pybytes dashboard](../../dashboard)
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