Getting Started with ThingsBoard Edge

By completing this guide, you will learn how to install ThingsBoard Edge and connect it to a server, add a device and publish telemetry, and create and configure real-time dashboards.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, you need:

• An active ThingsBoard account with Edge functionality enabled (self-hosted or ThingsBoard Cloud).
• A Linux-based machine or Docker environment (minimum 1 GB RAM).
• Port 7070 open between the Edge host and your ThingsBoard instance

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