What Do I Need to Connect My IoT Device to HiveMQ Cloud Starter?

To connect your IoT device to HiveMQ Cloud, ensure you have the following:

1. HiveMQ Cloud Account and Cluster
   Create an account and set up a cluster by following the steps in the HiveMQ Cloud Quick Start Guide.

2. Access Credentials
   Generate a pair of access credentials as described in the Quick Start Guide.

3. Device Compatibility
   Ensure your device supports the following:

   • TLS (Transport Layer Security)

   • Correct hostname, port, and access credentials

4. CA Certificate
   Download and install the required CA certificate from Let's Encrypt.

How to Verify Device Compatibility:

• Does your IoT device support TLS?
  Check the IoT device manufacturer's documentation for TLS support.

Verifying Hostname, Port, and Access Credentials:

To ensure you are using the correct hostname, port, and credentials:

1. Test the connection with a different MQTT client.
   We recommend using the MQTT-CLI command-line tool.

2. Attempt to connect using your hostname, port, and credentials.