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title: Activate an Edge Device
slug: bhdm/activate-an-edge-device
createdAt: 2022-10-21T21:51:57.000Z
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A Belden Horizon Data Operations Device must be first activated by a Belden Horizon Data Manager instance before it can be managed. This process includes the following steps:

1. [Step 1: Create an Activation Configuration in Belden Horizon Data Manager](docId\:q6zoEFIXfuOkABwaLBObM)
2. [Step 2: Create an Activation Request in Belden Horizon Data Operations](docId\:i9ceisobo1zfWnglVlf2i)
3. [Step 3: Approve the Activation Request in Belden Horizon Data Manager](docId:0gZRePWL6Nw1r91w5zEIN)
4. [Step 4: Verify Edge Device Activation in Belden Horizon Data Operations](docId\:oH2JTYgPBpsO9YHw5D0bA)
5. [Step 5: Enable Default Generic MQTT SSL Connector in Belden Horizon Data Operations](docId\:sWhtsO-vkEtEqILU9b9yC)
6. [Step 6: Verify Edge Device Activation in Belden Horizon Data Manager](docId\:qDSSpUsZBM8OSxKs-hGzg)

To jump to a specific section, refer to the Table of Contents on the right side and click the corresponding step. 

# Getting Started

To begin the Edge Device activation process, go to [Step 1: Create an Activation Configuration in Belden Horizon Data Manager](docId\:q6zoEFIXfuOkABwaLBObM).