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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Cloud Agent |
| 3 | +description: The Cloud Agent allows Arduino boards to interface with the Arduino Cloud. |
| 4 | +tags: [Arduino Cloud, Cloud Agent, Cloud Editor] |
| 5 | +author: Karl Söderby |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +The [Arduino Cloud Agent](https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started/plugin/welcome) is a plugin that you install on your computer, that enables serial communication between your board and the Arduino Cloud. This allows you to upload sketches, and read/write serial data to/from your board, via your web browser. |
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| 10 | +The Cloud Agent is a requirement to program your devices in the Arduino Cloud, and takes only a minute to install. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Installation |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +When you configure a device or use the Cloud Editor, you will automatically receive a prompt to install the Cloud Agent. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +You can also access the download page through [this link](https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started/plugin/welcome). It should look like this: |
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| 20 | +Follow the installation guide in the page, where you will download an installation file. To install it, run the file and follow the instructions for your operating system. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +Once installed, you can navigate back to the Cloud Editor, and you should be able to recognize the board connected to your computer. |
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| 25 | + |
| 26 | +## Source Code |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +The source code for the Cloud Agent lives [in this GitHub repository](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-create-agent). To report issues or improvements, please do so inside in this repository. |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +## Troubleshooting |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +If you are having issues with the Cloud Agent, you can visit the link below: |
| 33 | +- [Arduino Help Center - Create Agent](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014869820-Install-the-Arduino-Create-Agent) |
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