> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gputrader.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add a Device

> Add your first device to the GPU Trader Platform

## Overview

GPU Trader takes a software-first approach and provides our service by installing an agent on each edge device. The `gput-agent` is a containerized module that autonomously handles assigned workloads and is installed on the device by the provider. This agent securely manages local resources and maintains encrypted communication with the control plane, ensuring efficient workload execution and compatibility across varied hardware environments.

## Add a Device

Follow these steps to add a device. After receiving the Merchant Welcome email, navigate to [https://console.gputrader.io](https://console.gputrader.io).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign In">
    Click "Sign in" to log in to your GPU Trader account.

    ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2025-01-09/d394faad-c5aa-4e3c-84db-9df49ba22abd/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=0,824\&br_px=859,1305\&force_format=jpeg\&q=100\&width=860\&wat_scale=76\&wat=1\&wat_opacity=1\&wat_gravity=northwest\&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png\&wat_pad=130,415)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to your Devices">
    Upgrading your GPU Trader account to a "Merchant Account" will reveal a new options in the navigation menu. Click "Devices" to add your first device.

    ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2025-01-09/d5610d1b-d1bc-4731-81f4-8b2c52453ee5/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=0,78\&br_px=859,559\&force_format=jpeg\&q=100\&width=860\&wat_scale=76\&wat=1\&wat_opacity=1\&wat_gravity=northwest\&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png\&wat_pad=51,212)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Device">
    3. Click "Add Device" to create a device environment in GPU Trader.

    ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2025-01-09/1611abc5-cee0-4162-8f54-bf871126f8a9/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=391,229\&br_px=1251,710\&force_format=jpeg\&q=100\&width=860\&wat_scale=76\&wat=1\&wat_opacity=1\&wat_gravity=northwest\&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png\&wat_pad=402,212)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name Device">
    4. You will be prompted to name your device. This name is only visible to your organization. Then click "Next" to access a unique script tied to this GPU Trader device environment.

    ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2025-01-09/f60290f5-012c-46a8-acb2-1d2af2fb7e17/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=315,432\&br_px=1175,913\&force_format=jpeg\&q=100\&width=860\&wat_scale=76\&wat=1\&wat_opacity=1\&wat_gravity=northwest\&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png\&wat_pad=617,307)

    ***Tip: The GPU Trader agent is compatible with most Linux distributions. However, for the best results, we suggest running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.***
  </Step>
</Steps>