Getting Started with Meraki

Step 1: Build Your Foundation

Create your Meraki dashboard account and set up your organization and network.

Read more about the Meraki cloud in our Meraki Cloud Architecture article.

Read more about how the Meraki dashboard is structured in Meraki Dashboard Organizational Structure.

Step 2: Add Two Administrators

Set permission levels for your users. We highly recommend adding at least two administrators to avoid account lockouts.

Check out Managing Dashboard Administrators and Permissions for more about managing permissions.

Step 3: Claim Your Licenses

Once your organizational structure is set up, you can claim your licenses and apply them to devices that will be accessing your network.

Read more about Meraki's licensing models in the Meraki Licensing article, and how to manage licensing in the Meraki Licensing Overview.

Step 4: Claim Your Inventory

Use product serial numbers or order numbers to claim your devices. Activate the device on your chosen network.

Scan and onboard your devices with the Meraki mobile app (iOS) (Android).

For more information, check out Using the Organization Inventory.