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# Terminal Setup (Out of Box)

Activate your new P400 for the first time using the Device ID from your order confirmation email.

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**Use this when** you're starting up your P400 for the first time and it asks for activation.
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When you start your terminal for the first time, it asks to be activated with its **Device ID** (also called Terminal ID).

Your P400 can connect to your network with a **network (Ethernet/LAN) cable** or **Wi-Fi**.

## Before you start

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* Connect the terminal to power and your network — see [How to Connect the Cables](/support-nordics/p400-integrated/how-tos/how-to-connect-the-cables.md) (network cable) or [How to Set Up Wi-Fi](/support-nordics/p400-integrated/how-tos/how-to-set-up-wi-fi.md) (Wi-Fi).
* Have your **order confirmation email** from Verifone ready. It contains your terminal's **Device ID**.
* The terminal's **serial number** is on its underside — see [How to Locate the Serial Number](/support-nordics/p400-integrated/how-tos/how-to-locate-the-serial-number.md).
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## Activate the terminal

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### Answer the network question

When the terminal asks **"Do you wish to configure network?"**:

* If the terminal is connected with a **network (Ethernet/LAN) cable**, we recommend pressing the **green tick (✓)** so you can check that **LAN** shows as **UP**.
* If you're using **Wi-Fi**, press the **green tick (✓)** and set up your Wi-Fi — see [How to Set Up Wi-Fi](/support-nordics/p400-integrated/how-tos/how-to-set-up-wi-fi.md).
* If you need special network settings, <mark style="color:red;">contact Verifone Support</mark>.

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### Enter the Device ID

Enter the **Device ID** from your order confirmation email, then press the **green button**.

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### Wait about 15 minutes

Leave the terminal **untouched for about 15 minutes**. It'll automatically download its settings and restart.
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### Connect the terminal to your till system

Once the terminal has restarted, connect it to your till system (ECR) — see [How to Connect the Terminal to the ECR](/support-nordics/p400-integrated/how-tos/how-to-connect-the-terminal-to-the-ecr.md).
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Also called: out of box, first-time setup, activate terminal, terminal activation, new terminal, device ID, terminal ID. Search terms: setup, activation, device ID, terminal ID, order confirmation, configure network, first time, Ethernet, Wi-Fi.

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