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Creating a Network

This guide walks you through creating a new seismic network in Grillo Cloud.

Prerequisites​

  • A Grillo Cloud account
  • An organization (you must be Owner or Admin)

Steps to create a network​

1. Navigate to networks​

  1. Log into cloud.grillo.io
  2. Select your organization
  3. Click "Networks" in the sidebar

2. Start network creation​

  1. Click "Create network" or the "+" button
  2. The network creation form will appear

Create network

3. Enter network details​

FieldRequiredDescription
Network nameYesDisplay name for your network
DescriptionNoPurpose, coverage area, or notes
Default locationNoGeographic center for map view
TimezoneNoDefault timezone for data display

Network name tips​

  • Use descriptive names
  • Include location or purpose
  • Keep it concise but clear

Good examples:

  • "San Francisco Bay Area"
  • "University Research Network"
  • "Building Complex A"

Avoid:

  • "Network 1" (not descriptive)
  • "test" (not meaningful)

4. Configure optional settings​

Default location​

Setting a default location:

  • Centers the map view appropriately
  • Helps with geographic context
  • Enter coordinates or search for a location

Timezone​

Select the timezone for this network:

  • Affects how times are displayed
  • Choose the timezone where most sensors are located
  • Can be overridden per user in profile settings

5. Create the network​

  1. Review your settings
  2. Click "Create network"
  3. You'll be redirected to your new network's page

After creating a network​

Your network is now ready for sensors:

Next steps​

  1. Add sensors - Provision and add your first sensor
  2. Invite team - Ensure team members have access via organization membership
  3. Configure settings - Fine-tune network settings

Empty network view​

A new network will show:

  • Empty map
  • Empty sensor table
  • Zero sensors count

This is normal - add sensors to populate the network.

Network types​

Standard network​

Default network type:

  • Sensor management
  • Data visualization
  • Basic monitoring

Event-enabled network​

With events subscription:

  • All standard features
  • Automatic event detection
  • Event catalog
  • Alert capabilities

Learn about Events →

Editing network details​

To edit a network after creation:

  1. Navigate to the network
  2. Click "Settings" or the gear icon
  3. Modify the desired fields
  4. Click "Save"

Deleting a network​

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Deleting a network removes all sensor associations and network data.

To delete a network:

  1. Navigate to network settings
  2. Scroll to "Danger zone"
  3. Click "Delete network"
  4. Confirm by typing the network name
  5. Click "Permanently delete"

What happens when deleted:

  • Sensors are disassociated (not deleted from your account)
  • Historical data may be retained per data retention policy
  • Events associated with the network are retained
  • Action cannot be undone

Troubleshooting​

Can't create network​

  1. Verify you have Admin or Owner role
  2. Check if you've reached network limits
  3. Try refreshing the page
  4. Contact support if issues persist

Network name already exists​

Network names must be unique within an organization:

  • Add a location or number to differentiate
  • Example: "Downtown Network" → "Downtown Network - Phase 2"

Next steps​

After creating your network:

  1. Add your first sensor
  2. Configure network settings
  3. Review best practices