# Connecting NOVA

For this guide, we're assuming you already have NOVA unboxed and on your workbench. This guide will take you through getting NOVA connected.

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If you're setting up NOVA for the first time follow the **New machine setup** below. If you're a a new user getting started on a NOVA machine that is already setup follow the **New user on an existing machine** steps below.

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### New Machine Setup

First, connect NOVA to a computer with the supplied ethernet cable.

<figure><img src="/files/HUBdUIwU84jvr0y9IjjY" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Connecting the ethernet cable</p></figcaption></figure>

Plug the the WIFI dongle into one of NOVA's USB ports.

<figure><img src="/files/g9l5SpX3xRtHMs9hxCuw" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Inserting the WIFI dongle</p></figcaption></figure>

Plug in NOVA's power adapter

<figure><img src="/files/loStuWvzUqFZTtwyposu" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Plug in the power adapter</p></figcaption></figure>

Power on NOVA

<figure><img src="/files/F3hKzAZyBB62qLEtCfYl" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Power on NOVA</p></figcaption></figure>

Navigate to **myvoltera.io** to get started.

<figure><img src="/files/Jgg6KhWiGT0XLInovpCX" alt=""><figcaption><p>myvoltera.io</p></figcaption></figure>

Click **sign up** and follow the instructions to create a Voltera account.

<figure><img src="/files/CBbcIMHnlzyi2fpcBvrs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create your account</p></figcaption></figure>

Once logged in, your device will be listed in the **Wired devices** section. To confirm, your device name can be found on the side of the machine on the label next to the ports.

<figure><img src="/files/3XzOSQ6Bkc6wxJkSIBpy" alt=""><figcaption><p>The device name</p></figcaption></figure>

Click on your device listed in the wired devices section, select the option to **Setup device** and follow the instructions to connect your NOVA to WIFI.

<figure><img src="/files/mrOVEH7JnczZcU8cP8wA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on the 'Setup a new device' box</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/SxuUmcCM7hVh2SzVrRA2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Follow the setup steps</p></figcaption></figure>

Once complete, you will see your device listed in the **Network devices** section. You can now click on your device to start using it. In the future you can connect directly to your machine using **device-name.myvoltera.io** (ex. sparkling-sun.myvoltera.io).

<figure><img src="/files/uV49Kyi7IXVE5aorupHL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Device listed under Network devices</p></figcaption></figure>
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### New User on an Existing Machine

Start by powering on your NOVA unit.

<figure><img src="/files/F3hKzAZyBB62qLEtCfYl" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Power on NOVA</p></figcaption></figure>

Wait for the startup process to finish (should take about a minute) and NOVA's lights should turn blue.

<figure><img src="/files/J9TjCrKvws0GYFFLAjiv" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>NOVA with blue lights</p></figcaption></figure>

In your browser, navigate to **myvoltera.io.**

<figure><img src="/files/Jgg6KhWiGT0XLInovpCX" alt=""><figcaption><p>myvoltera.io</p></figcaption></figure>

Click **sign up** and follow the instructions to create a Voltera account.

<figure><img src="/files/CBbcIMHnlzyi2fpcBvrs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create your account</p></figcaption></figure>

Next, you'll need to identify your device name. It can be found on the side of the machine on the label next to the ports.

<figure><img src="/files/3XzOSQ6Bkc6wxJkSIBpy" alt=""><figcaption><p>The device name</p></figcaption></figure>

Type your machine name in the search box under the **Add a new device** section and click **Search** to add it to your account.

<figure><img src="/files/qnegvinHa5DEi76CtMEd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Searching for your device</p></figcaption></figure>

Your device should now be listed under the **Network devices** section.

<figure><img src="/files/GovRvkssV9MzYNXewEwk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Device is available</p></figcaption></figure>

You can now click on your device to start using it. In the future you can connect directly to your machine using **device-name.myvoltera.io** (ex. sparkling-sun.myvoltera.io).
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For more complex setups refer to the [Legacy: Download NOVA User Manuals](/docs/nova/getting-started/nova-user-manual/legacy-download-nova-user-manuals.md)or reach out to [support](mailto:support@voltera.io).
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