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alias: howto-iot-enable-connect-iot-entity
title: "How To: Enable Connect IoT on an Entity Type"
description: "Enable the Connect IoT flag on a MES entity type so that instances of that type can be linked to Automation Controller Instances and provide process context to Connect IoT."
---

# How To: Enable Connect IoT on an Entity Type

Connect IoT can be linked to MES entities to give each **Automation Controller Instance** a process context, such as which resource, area, or site it is associated with. This link enables detectors like `NoMaterialsOnResource` and `EntityStateInList` to query MES state on behalf of the instance.

Before the link can be made, the entity type must have the `Connect IoT Enabled` flag set. Common entity types to enable are **Resource**, **Area**, and **Site**, but any entity type that maps meaningfully to a piece of equipment can be used.

Follow the steps below to enable Connect IoT on the target entity type. The example uses **Resource**.

1. Select **Administration** in the left menu.

    ![MES homepage with the left navigation menu open, showing the Administration option](images/1.png)

2. Select the **Entity Types** icon.

    ![Administration section showing available management icons, with the Entity Types icon highlighted](images/2.png)

3. In the entity type list, search for the entity type you want to enable for integration. In this example, select **Resource**.

    ![Entity Type management page listing all entity types, filtered by Resource](images/3.png)

4. On the entity type details page, select **Edit** to open the wizard.

    ![Resource Entity Type details page for the selected entity type, showing the Edit button](images/4.png)

5. Scroll to and enable the **Connect IoT Enabled** toggle.

    ![Edit wizard showing Resource Entity Type settings with the Connect IoT Enabled toggle switched on](images/5.png)

6. Select **Save** to apply the change and close the wizard.