The Lazy Networker

Creating an organization in the Meraki Dashboard is the first step to managing your Meraki network. Follow these steps to create a new organization:

Steps to Create a New Organization in Meraki Cloud

• Sign in to Meraki Dashboard
  • Go to Meraki Dashboard.
  • Log in with your Cisco Meraki credentials.
  • If you don’t have an account, click “Create an Account” and follow the setup process.
• Create a New Organization
  • In the dashboard, click on your account name in the top-right corner.
  • Select “Organizations” > “Create Organization”.
  • Enter the organization name of your choice.
• Add a Network to the Organization
  • Once the organization is created, click “Create a Network”.
  • Choose the network type (e.g., Wireless, Security Appliance, Switches, etc.).
  • Name your network and select the appropriate settings.
• Claim Devices (Optional but Recommended)
  • Go to “Organization” > “Inventory”.
  • Click “Claim” and enter the serial number(s) of your Meraki devices.
  • Alternatively, if you purchased through a reseller, they might have assigned the devices to your organization automatically.
• Configure Licensing
  • Navigate to “Organization” > “License Info”.
  • Click “Add License” and enter the Meraki license key associated with your devices.
  • Assign the license to your organization.
• Finalize Setup
  • Verify that your organization and network are set up correctly.
  • Go to “Network-wide” > “General” and adjust settings as needed.
  • Start configuring your devices (SSID, firewall rules, VLANs, etc.).

Additional Tips

• If you are managing multiple organizations, you can switch between them using the organization dropdown in the top-left corner.
• Use Meraki API to automate network provisioning if needed.
• If you’re a Meraki MSP (Managed Service Provider), you can create and manage multiple organizations for clients.