# Setup
In order to connect a PlexusLAB device to Plexus Cloud, it's necessary to follow these simple steps.
- On Cloud platform
- Create a new project if necessary or select one already existing;
- Create a new device inside the project if needed, select an existing one otherwise. After having clicked Create button, fill with:
- device name (to your choice)
- direct link (IP or URL)
- Export following data, from "Plexus Cloud settings" section of Plexus Cloud to PlexusLAB, inside "System"->"Settings"->"Cloud&Tunnel"->"Info" view
- Copy the Project Key from cloud (inside Settings) and paste it into "Project Key" input field;
- Copy the Device Key from cloud (inside Devices -> info) and paste it into "Device Key" input field;
- Press "Save and connect"
- After checking that connection is OK, on Cloud platform
- Move to "Devices" and click onto info button of the newly connected device;
- "PlexusLAB Key" should be generated