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title: Adding a New Zixi Feeder
slug: zen-master/adding-a-new-zixi-feeder
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createdAt: 2024-12-27T15:57:40.859Z
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The following procedure describes how to add a Zixi Feeder in ZEN Master. In addition, an explanation of each of the configuration parameters is given in the table below.
**To add a Zixi Feeder:**
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In the main navigation, click **Zixi Edge Devices**.
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Click **+ Add**.
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Click **Feeder**. The **Create New Feeder** screen is displayed:
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In the **Info** section, in the **Name** field, type a logical name for the Zixi Feeder.
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In the **Tags** field, select one or more of the predefined Tags from the drop-down list.
Tags are used for access control. By selecting a Tag you are relating this Feeder to that Tag. Tags are associated with certain roles (through the Users & Roles screen), and roles, in turn, are associated with users and user groups. If you would like to create a new Tag, see [Creating a Tag](docId\:YpM9tw81ap6nq8sTKv4Rd) .
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In the **Events Configuration Profile** field, select from the dropdown list the profile that you would like to apply to this Feeder. By default, the *Default* profile is selected.
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*Events Profiles* consist of a series of rules that determine precisely how various types of Events are logged and what results they trigger.
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The Feeder's location is used to represent it in the proper position in the Map display (see [Maps](https://zixidocumentation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ZMUG/pages/1546125324/Maps)). By default, the location is determined automatically based on the Feeder's IP. If you would like to manually set the location of the Feeder (Optional), use the following procedure:
1. Click on the **Edit** icon next to the **Location **field.
A search box is shown below the **Location** field.
2. Enter identifying info for the location (e.g. street address, zip code, coordinates).
Search results are displayed below the search box as you type.
3. Click on the desired location.
The selected location populates the **Location** field.
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In the **Configuration** section, in the **API User** field, enter the username for accessing the Zixi Feeder instance. This enables ZEN Master to use the API to monitor and manage the Zixi Feeder instance. (Default value: *admin*)
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In the **API Password** field, enter the password for accessing the Zixi Feeder. The default password on Zixi Feeders is *1234*. Unless you have changed the password for this Feeder, enter **1234** in this field.
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For security reasons, we recommend that you change the admin password on the Feeder.
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In the **SSH Key** field, select from the drop-down list one of the existing remote access keys to be used for SSH tunneling between the Zixi Feeder and ZEN Master.
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If you would like to configure a new SSH Key, see [Configuring SSH Keys](docId\:qXuh0ckZbygbyCRZvjtwS).
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Select the **Termination protection** checkbox if you would like to prevent deletion of the Zixi Feeder.
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In the **Initial State** section, select the **Disabled** checkbox if you would like to disable this Feeder upon initial configuration.
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Select the **Muted** checkbox if you would like to disable error/recovery notifications for this Feeder upon initial configuration.
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You can Enable/Unmute the Feeder at any time.
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Click **Save**.
The Feeder is configured and will remain in Pending state until you configure the initial connection to the Zixi Feeder, see [Connecting the Zixi Feeder (Zixi Feeder UI)](docId\:g1cbMtTJT9HfhCxKN20Ld) .
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## Zixi Feeder Configuration Parameters Table
| **Parameter** | **Description** |
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| ***Info*** |
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| Name | Specify the name of the Zixi Feeder in ZEN Master. |
| Tags | Select one or more of the predefined Access Tags from the drop-down list.
Tags are used for access control. By selecting a Tag, you are relating this Feeder to that Tag. Tags are associated with certain roles (through the Users & Roles screen), and roles, in turn, are associated with users and user groups. If you would like to create a new Tag, see [Creating a Tag](https://zixidocumentation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ZMUG/pages/828014604/Creating+a+Tag). |
| Events Configuration Profile | Select from the dropdown list the profile that you would like to apply to this Feeder. By default, the *Default* profile is selected.
Note: *Events Profiles* consist of a series of rules that determine precisely how various types of Events are logged and what results they trigger. |
| Location (Optional) | The Feeder's location is used to represent it in the proper position in the Map display (see ). By default, the location is determined automatically based on the Feeder's IP. Enter identifying info for the location (e.g. street address, zip code, coordinates) and select the desired location from the suggestions that are shown. |
| ***Configuration*** |
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| API User | Enter the username for accessing the Zixi Feeder instance. This enables ZEN Master to use the API to monitor and manage the Zixi Feeder instance. The default username on Zixi Feeders is admin. Unless you have changed the username for this Feeder, verify that "admin" is entered in this field (default). |
| API Password | Enter the password for accessing the Zixi Feeder. The default password on Zixi Feeders is 1234. Unless you have changed the password for this Feeder, enter 1234 in this field. |
| SSH Key | Select from the drop-down list one of the existing remote access keys to be used for SSH tunneling between the Zixi Feeder and ZEN Master. If you would like to configure a new SSH Key, see . |
| Termination protection | Select this checkbox if you want to prevent deletion of the Zixi Feeder. To delete it you will have to first disable the termination protection. |
| ***Initial State*** |
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| Disabled | Select this checkbox if you would like to disable this Feeder upon initial configuration. |
| Muted | Select this checkbox if you would like to disable error/recovery notifications for this Feeder upon initial configuration. |