Getting Started

This guide walks you through sending your first telemetry to ModularIoT.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• A ModularIoT account
• API credentials (API key or OAuth tokens)
• A device or test data to send

Quick Start Steps

1. Obtain Credentials

Get your API key from the ModularIoT dashboard or your administrator.

2. Register a Device

Register your device with the platform to establish identity.

3. Send Telemetry

Send your first telemetry payload to the ingestion endpoint.

4. Verify Receipt

Confirm your data appears in the Control Tower.

Next Steps

After successfully sending telemetry:

• Explore Ingestion Patterns for your device type
• Learn about Metrics Ingestion for canonical data
• Set up Symptoms for operational intelligence

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

• Authentication errors: Verify API key is active
• Validation errors: Check payload format
• No data appearing: Confirm device registration

See Error Handling for detailed troubleshooting.