Uploading an Update Package for Onboarding

The update package contains the files and installation instructions that enable a device to connect to Device Cloud during the onboarding process.

You must provides the files in a single file in tar.gz format.

1. In your browser's address bar, type the URL you were given when you received your Device Cloud account, and then on the Sign In page, type your user name and password in the boxes and click SUBMIT.
2. If you want to upload the package to an organization other than your default organization, select Switch organization on the LaunchPad and select the organization to which you want to upload the package.

   

3. On the LaunchPad, click Update Packages.
4. On the Available Packages page, click CREATE PACKAGE.
5. In the Package Name box, type a name for the package.
6. In the Install Commands box, type the installation command for the package.
7. (Optional) In the Description box, type information about the package.
8. To upload the package file, do one of the following:

   • Drag the update file into the box.

   • Click anywhere in the box and in the file explorer that appears, select a file from your computer and then click Open.

   A message appears to indicate that the file uploaded successfully.

9. When you finish, click SAVE.

The new package appears in the list of packages and is available to assign to devices as an onboarding package.