--- title: Step 7: Connect the ZEC (ZEC UI) slug: quick-start/step-7-connect-the-zec-zec-ui docTags: createdAt: 2026-04-15T19:37:09.056Z --- As with the Broadcaster, you now need to complete the ZEC connection from the ZEC UI by configuring the SSH tunnel back to ZEN Master. **Keep both ZEN Master and the ZEC UI open in separate browser tabs**. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In ZEN Master, in the main navigation, click **Zixi Edge Devices**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the **ZEC** you added in Step 6. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem As with the Broadcaster, click the ⋮ icon in the upper-right corner of the details panel and select **Config **to open a panel with instructions for setting up the connection in the ZEC UI **Settings**. Keep this panel open and follow the steps while you work in the ZEC UI. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In a separate tab, if the ZEC is running locally, navigate to `http://localhost:4444`or `http://127.0.0.1:4444` ; if remote, navigate to `http://:4444`. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to Settings, and click on **SSH Connections.** Follow the instructions in the Configuration panel in ZEN Master. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Follow the instructions in the Configuration panel in ZEN Master. When the setup is complete, the ZEC status in ZEN Master will change to **OK**. ::: ::::