# How to register android device?

Device registration is a process that links your Android device to SimplifyQA to enable automation on those android devices.

In this section, we'll guide you on how to register the android device.

**Steps to Register Your Android Device**

* Login to SimplifyQA application.
* Ensure that all the settings as guided in previous section is enabled before registering
* Navigate to the **Profile -> Settings -> Configuration -> Android Registration** section.

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* Here, you will find a list of all registered and unregistered devices.
* Identify the device which is connected to your machine and click 'Register' button to register your device. Rename the device name(if required) for better identification of the devices in future.

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* Navigate to Wizard icon in SimplifyQA to ensure that the device is displayed in the dropdown.

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<summary>Why is my android device not getting displayed in SimplifyQA?</summary>

You android might not be getting displayed in SimplifyQA because of one of the below reasons:

* Connectivity issue: Ensure the USB cable connecting your device to the machine is securely plugged in. A loose connection may prevent the device from being detected in SimplifyQA. Check the USB cable for any damage or wear. If the cable is faulty, it could interfere with the device's connection to SimplifyQA.
* Device not registered: You may have connected the device, but it might not be registered in SimplifyQA. Please ensure that the Android device is properly [registered](/simplifyqa-installation-and-setup/setup-android-device.md) within the SimplifyQA platform.
* Developer Settings: Ensure that the Android device is properly set up with the required settings for automation.. Check out '[Setup Android Device for Automation](broken://pages/8tRqxACMas7jcDuEjnv8)'.

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