how to register a rak gateway in chirpstack v3

This guide explains how to register a RAK gateway in ChirpStack v3 using the web interface. It covers server access, Service Profile creation, and gateway setup for network integration.

1. To begin, open a web browser and go to your ChirpStack server address on port 8080. For example:

http://<ChirpStack_Server_IP>:8080

2. Log in using the default credentials:

• Username/Email: admin
• Password: admin

3. Before registering a gateway, you must first create a Service Profile. In the left sidebar, go to Service-profiles and click + CREATE.

4. Fill in the following parameters, and click CREATE SERVICE PROFILE to save.

• Service-profile name: Provide a descriptive name.
• Network-server: build_in_ns
• Add gateway meta-data: Enable this option.
• Minimum allowed data-rate: Set based on your region.
• Maximum allowed data-rate：Set based on your region.

5. In the left sidebar, go to Gateways and click + CREATE.

6. Under General, fill in the following fields:

• Gateway name: A unique name for the gateway.
• Gateway Description: A short description for identification.
• Gateway ID: The gateway's EUI (found on the physical label or in the gateway’s Web UI under Dashboard > Overview).
• Network-server: build_in_ns
• Service-profile: Select the service profile you just created.

7. Click CREATE GATEWAY to complete the registration.

Updated October 30, 2025 05:18