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title: Step 3: Create an Activation Request in Litmus Edge
slug: edgemanager/quickstart-guide/activate-an-edge-device/step-3-activation-request
description: After creating an activation template on Litmus Edge Manager, you will switch to the corresponding Litmus Edge instance.
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createdAt: 2023-07-13T18:50:59.642Z
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After creating an activation template on Litmus Edge Manager, you will switch to the corresponding Litmus Edge instance. In Litmus Edge, you will proceed to create an activation request. 

## Step 3a: Set Data and Device Management Endpoint

You will need to set the endpoint that Litmus Edge will use to connect to Litmus Edge Manager. 

**To set the endpoint:**

1. In a separate browser tab, log in to the Litmus Edge instance you want to activate.
2. From the navigation panel, select **System** > **Device Management**.
3. In the *Litmus Edge Manager Activation *(or *Cloud Management* for Litmus Edge versions earlier than 3.11.0) section's **Data & Device Management Endpoint** field, click **Edit**. Paste the *Activation URL *value you copied from Litmus Edge Manager and then click **Set**. 
   The *Certificate *dialog box appears.
4. Verify that the certificate information is correct and acceptable, then click **Proceed**. 
   The cloud activation URL updates.

## Step 3b: Validate Connection between Litmus Edge and Litmus Edge Manager

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**Notes**: 

- The option to validate the connection is available for Litmus Edge version 3.11.0 and later. 
- Although port 51820 for remote access cannot be validated, ensure that this port is open on your network's firewall.
:::

Once the endpoint is set, you will need to run a validation to ensure that the connection between Litmus Edge and Litmus Edge Manager is successful. 

To validate the connection, click **Validate**. A dialog displays showing the validation is processing. 

If the validation is successful, click **Close **and proceed to Step 2c. 

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If the validation is unsuccessful, review the error message and recommended steps, and then run the validation again. The Litmus Edge activation will not be successful without a valid connection. 

## Step 3c: Create Activation Request

After validating the connection, you will send the activation request to Litmus Edge Manager. 

To create the activation in request. 

1. In the **Activation Code** field, paste the *Activation Code* value you copied from Litmus Edge Manager. 
2. Click **Activate**. 
   The activation request is sent to Litmus Edge Manager and a notification box appears.

# Next Step

Proceed to [Approve the Activation Request in Litmus Edge Manager](docId\:rdL1GO82TH_UOLBJRhaW3).