Create Your Account on Cisco Skills For All

Create Your Account on Cisco Skills For All

To access Cisco Packet Tracer, you need to create an account on the Cisco Skills For All platform. This sign-up step will allow you to download and use this network simulation tool developed by Cisco Systems.

Once your account has been created, sign in and click on “Explore.”

Then select Cisco Packet Tracer at the very bottom of the list:

Next, choose the course “Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer.”

Enroll in the course, then choose “Get Started With Self-Paced 

Once you’re inside the course, go to Module 1: Download and Use Cisco Packet Tracer.

Follow the link that is provided there.

Download the version that matches your operating system:

Let's Recap!

In this chapter, you’ve seen:

• To access Cisco Packet Tracer, you first need to create a free account on Cisco Skills For All.

• Once you’re signed in, click on “Explore” and select Cisco Packet Tracer at the bottom of the list.

• You need to enroll in the “Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer” course to download the tool.

• Module 1 of the course contains a download link for Packet Tracer based on your operating system.

Now that Cisco Packet Tracer is installed, you’ll be able to create real corporate network diagrams. See you in the next chapter!