Managing Your Linux Device with the Particle Cloud

Now that your Linux device is up and running, you've explored:

• LED indicators for system status (if available).
• Console access via SSH, ADB, or serial.
• Using it as a headless or desktop system.

But the most critical part of using a Particle-supported Linux board is its cloud management functionality.

This guide walks you through how Particle Cloud manages your device and what you can do with it.

Looking for Tachyon-specific setup?
If you are setting up a Tachyon device, refer to the Tachyon Cloud Guide.

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Cloud Registration During Setup

During setup, you were:

1. Logged into your Particle account.
2. Asked to select an organization (sandbox or enterprise).
3. Assigned your device to a product within that organization.

This process:

• Used your Particle access token to register the device.
• Generated a record for it inside the Particle Console.
• Linked the device to your account, allowing for remote management.

➡️ At the end of setup, a URL was displayed to take you directly to your device in the Particle Console:

https://console.particle.io/devices/

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First Connection to the Cloud

After setup, your device may not appear as "connected" immediately in the console.

What Happens in the Background:

1. The device finishes booting and starts connecting to the cloud.
2. The Particle Cloud recognizes the device but marks it as offline until it establishes a connection.
3. The Particle Console auto-refreshes and updates when the device comes online.

📷 [INSERT IMAGE: Device appearing in the Particle Console, offline state]

Once connected, you'll see:

• Online Status
• Device vitals (temperature, battery life, connectivity)
• Location tracking on the map (if GPS is enabled)

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🛠 What Can You Do from the Particle Console?

With your Linux device connected to the Particle Cloud, you can:

Feature	Description
Remote SSH Access	Open a shell session directly from the console.
Identify Device	Flash an LED remotely (if applicable) to locate your device.
Location Tracking	View the device's last known position on a map.
Device Metrics	Monitor core statistics (temperature, uptime, connectivity).
Remote Commands	Send system commands to control or reset the device.

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Advanced Cloud Features

Particle Cloud provides powerful management tools for Linux devices:

• Event Streaming → Subscribe to device-generated events.
• Cloud Functions → Trigger actions remotely.
• Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates → Remotely update your OS and applications.
• Device Groups → Manage fleets of devices with bulk commands.

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Next Steps

Now that your Linux device is fully connected to the cloud, you can:

• Deploy applications to your device.
• Monitor & control your fleet using the Particle Console.
• Automate processes with cloud-based functions and integrations.

Next Up → Deploying Applications