Create a device
To use a SIM, you must create a virtual representation of the device associated with it.
Add a device in the emnify Portal
You can create a new device either:
- As part of the SIM registration process
- From the Connected Devices page at any time
To create a device in factory test mode (available with the Plus or Pro Package), see Activate FTM while creating devices.
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Start device creation.
- During SIM registration: After registering your SIM, select Create devices.
- From Connected Devices: Click Add device.
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Name your device and assign a service policy and coverage policy. Optionally, add tags, indicate the IP address, lock the IMEI, or assign a SIM (required to bring the device online).
noteIf you're creating multiple devices after registering a SIM batch, the device names auto-increment:
Test Device # Your specified name
Test Device-1
Test Device-2
Test Device-3
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Set the Device status. Skip this step if you didn't assign a SIM.
The device status determines the status of the assigned SIM:
Device status SIM status Enabled Activated Disabled Issued Factory Test Factory Test During SIM registration:
- If you select Skip, newly registered SIMs stay in Issued state.
- For SIM batches, the selected status applies to entire batch.
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Review your device details, then click Create device.
Once created, your device should be ready to go online if:
- It's configured with the correct APN
- Data roaming is enabled
- Device status is Enabled or Factory Test
Create devices with the emnify REST API
You can create one device or multiple devices in bulk using the emnify REST API. For step-by-step instructions, see Create Endpoints in the emnify System Documentation.
Insert the assigned SIM
Skip this step if your device already has an embedded SIM.
Insert the registered and assigned SIM into the device, then power it on. For next steps, see APN configuration.