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Getting started
Connect a Linux device to Dataplicity and open a remote shell. If you are evaluating the product rather than installing, start with After devices ship instead.
What you need
| You need to | Open |
|---|---|
| Sign in or recover an account | Sign in or reset a password |
| Install the agent on one Linux device | Quick start |
| Confirm the device can reach the internet | Internet connection |
| Put the agent on a factory image | Install on many devices |
| Allowlist outbound traffic on a restricted network | Firewall requirements |
| See whether this Linux image is a supported starting point | Supported systems |
Install and first connection
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick start | Install the agent, confirm the device is online, and open a remote shell. |
| Internet connection | Ethernet and WiFi setup. Skip this if the device already has a working route. |
| Supported systems | Linux agent requirements, image validation, and the agent or CLI distinction. |
| Command-line tools | Install the workstation CLI or use the in-app Web CLI. |
| Firewall requirements | Outbound HTTPS URLs and NTP requirements for restricted networks. |
| Agent lifecycle | Upgrade, uninstall, and data left on the device. |
| Data consumption | Baseline agent traffic when idle. |
| Improving reliability | Network reconnect handling on embedded devices. |
Before you install
- Device Check - free Linux diagnostics without an account (guide)
- SiloSentry - fictional OEM walkthrough of post-shipment ops (illustrative)
After your first device is online
- Core concepts - devices, fleets, logs, and monitors
- Set up roles - who else may use this organisation
- Remote access - shell, desktop, and web service tunnels
- Production rollout - prepare devices for customer networks