# Connect to Access

## Quick clip :zap:

<figure><img src="/files/YKwYIP2vXQo0Kafbx7Kn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Get things ready

You need these items:

* 1 × [BactoBox®](/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r.md)
* 1 × Computer with:
  * USB Type-A port <img src="/files/yXFgxREQUy9XBRbEHdWq" alt="" data-size="line">
  * Windows 7, 10, 11, or later <img src="/files/lDkPqnQZKYCrWMPvn069" alt="" data-size="line">
* 1 × [USB cable](/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/inlet-outlet-cover-1.md) (supplied with your BactoBox®)

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### Access does not work with macOS

<img src="/files/I2lqsmggdfTPO2yykCSu" alt="" data-size="line"> We do not support *any* version of macOS.
{% endhint %}

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### Experimental support for Linux

<img src="/files/eX46j1v2jpmQzTijvrPI" alt="" data-size="line"> We do not officially support Linux but we do provide *experimental* support. It may or may not work. It may also suddenly stop to work.
{% endhint %}

## Step by step

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#### Insert USB cable into BactoBox®

Insert the micro-B end of the USB cable into the port on the side of your BactoBox®.

<figure><img src="/files/XyMdfN1mcbvVRmglCfKn" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**Connect only when BactoBox displays Ready**

Connect only when your BactoBox® shows the *Ready* screen. Connecting during a measurement may cause disruptions.
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#### Insert USB cable into computer

Connect the other end to a USB Type-A port in your computer.

<figure><img src="/files/LBr22dcDtSLIjXhh5QYZ" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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#### Open file with Access

After a short while, your computer recognizes your BactoBox® as a USB disk drive. For example, it may show up as `D:\`.

Your computer shows a window like this:

<figure><img src="/files/OjnpXmgNcUqgNxNMDJLU" alt=""><figcaption><p>File browser that shows BactoBox® files</p></figcaption></figure>

Open the file *SBT Access.html*. This opens Access in your browser.

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### Nothing happens?

Make sure BactoBox is turned on.

Check the USB cable at both ends. Make sure that it is fully inserted.

Try to open <http://10.20.30.40> directly in your browser.
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#### That is it!

You now have Access open. It looks something like this:

<figure><img src="/files/UqQJVmCvzHSkKQWvERFt" alt=""><figcaption><p>The <em>Software update</em> page in Access.</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Ran into trouble?

See [Can not connect to Access](/troubleshooting/power-on-works-but.../can-not-connect-to-access.md) for guidance.
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