Zero-touch enrollment in Cortex

When you are performing a big installation of many devices, the manual approach of a QR code or security code can be too time consuming. Therefore, Cortex also offers registration based on serial number, allowing you to register many devices at once. In this article, we’ll guide you through the right steps.

Prerequisites

To use zero-touch enrollment in Cortex, you’ll need a desktop device that is capable of displaying a desktop website and has an active internet connection. For example, a laptop or a tablet.

In addition, you will need the details below of the devices you are about to register. This way, the devices automatically recognizes that it is registered to your account.

• Serial Number

• Device Name

• Device Group (Optional)

Registration Steps

1. Open Cortex
   Visit https://cortex.i3-connect.com and log in.

2. Open Add Device Dialog
   Use the left sidebar to navigate to the devices page. Press the icon on the top right of the devices tab.

Registration confirmation

After using zero-touch enrollment, your device is pending confirmation. Registrations using zero-touch enrollment need to be accepted on the device for security reasons. Below, we show two options for confirming the device’s registration.

Setup Wizard. On newer devices, the setup wizard will automatically recognize pending registrations. By pressing , the registration is confirmed.

Cortex App. The Cortex app on your device will automatically recognize pending registrations. Go to side menu → apps → Cortex. By pressing , the registration is confirmed.