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title: How to Get Started with 33 Lock and TTLock
description: The following document highlights the sequential steps to onboard your locks via the the TTLock platform. Click on the hyperlinks below for more details on each step.
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# How to Get Started with 33 Lock and TTLock

### Overview

The following document highlights the sequential steps to onboard your locks via the TTLock platform. Click on the hyperlinks below for more details on each step.

 

#### Step 1: TTLock Account Setup

- Download the TTLock application on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tongtongsuo.app&hl=en_CA) or [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ttlock/id1033046018) devices
- Register for a free [TTLock account](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/ttlock-account-registration?hsLang=en-us)
- Sign in using your credentials

#### Step 2: Install Locks

- Follow the [installation materials](https://help.33lock.com/installation#main-content) to install the lock on the door

#### Step 3: Add Locks

- [Add the lock](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/how-do-i-add-locks-to-the-ttlock-platform?hsLang=en-us) to your TTLock account
- [Initialize lock settings](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/initializing-lock-settings?hsLang=en-us) for each lock \**required step for the lock to function properly\**
- Configure additional [lock settings](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices#lock-features-settings) (optional)

#### Step 4: Add Gateways

- Confirm [network requirements](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/understanding-gateways?hsLang=en-us)
- [Add the gateway](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/adding-gateways-to-ttlock-app?hsLang=en-us) to your TTLock account
- Nearby locks will automatically connect with the gateway
- Check gateway to lock [connection strengths](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/understanding-gateway-settings?hsLang=en-us)

#### Step 5: (Optional): Set Up Administrators or Transfer Ownership

- Add [authorized administrators](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/lock-administrators?hsLang=en-us)
- [Transfer locks](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/transferring-lock?hsLang=en-us) to a different account
- [Transfer gateways](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/transferring-gateways-on-ttlock-app?hsLang=en-us) to a different account

#### Step 6: Create Access Keys

- [Passcodes (PIN Codes)](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/creating-passcodes?hsLang=en-us)
- [Remote Unlock (WiFi Opening)](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/remote-unlock-on-ttlock-app?hsLang=en-us)
- [Cards (RFID)](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/adding-and-delete-access-cards-rfid-keys?hsLang=en-us)
- [eKeys (Digital Keys)](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/ekeys-digital-keys?hsLang=en-us)
- [Fingerprints](https://help.33lock.com/en-us/fingerprints?hsLang=en-us)

- [Getting Started](https://help.33lock.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

    - [Understanding the Basics](https://help.33lock.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us#understanding-the-basics)
    - [Initial Setup](https://help.33lock.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us#initial-setup)
- [Before You Buy](https://help.33lock.com/before-you-buy?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

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    - [IntelliMortise Cover Plates](https://help.33lock.com/before-you-buy?hsLang=en-us#intellimortise-cover-plates)
- [Installation](https://help.33lock.com/installation?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

    - [Installation Manual](https://help.33lock.com/installation?hsLang=en-us#installation-manual)
    - [Post-Installation Checklist](https://help.33lock.com/installation?hsLang=en-us#post-installation-checklist)
- [Managing Devices](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

    - [Connecting your Devices](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices?hsLang=en-us#connecting-your-devices)
    - [Lock Features & Settings](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices?hsLang=en-us#lock-features-settings)
    - [Managing Lock Access](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices?hsLang=en-us#managing-lock-access)
    - [Lock Adminstration](https://help.33lock.com/managing-devices?hsLang=en-us#lock-adminstration)
- [Integrations](https://help.33lock.com/integrations?hsLang=en-us)
- [FAQs](https://help.33lock.com/faqs?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

    - [General Lock Questions](https://help.33lock.com/faqs?hsLang=en-us#general-lock-questions)
    - [Installation & Compatibility Questions](https://help.33lock.com/faqs?hsLang=en-us#installation-compatibility-questions)
    - [Gateway Questions](https://help.33lock.com/faqs?hsLang=en-us#gateway-questions)
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