# Connect the Robot

You can use the [Robot Toolbar](/robot/robot-toolbar.md) to connect Robpod Studio to your robot and perform on-line programming.

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Before connecting for the first time make sure that everything is setup correctly. Check [Network Configuration](/appendix/network-configuration.md) and [Security Settings](/appendix/security-settings.md) sections to find instructions to setup your robot.
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1. Click on ![](/files/AL7p6vx5Juxw7My3HC2S) **Connect** from the [Robot Toolbar](/robot/robot-toolbar.md).
2. Choose **Universal Robots** as robot brand.
3. Insert robot IP address or click on ![](/files/hVyooyHRhzWVYaZben7s) **Scan Network** to automatically detect your robot.
4. Click on **Connect**.

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1. Click on ![](/files/AL7p6vx5Juxw7My3HC2S) **Connect** from the [Robot Toolbar](/robot/robot-toolbar.md).
2. Choose **Doosan Robotics** as robot brand.
3. Insert robot IP address or click on ![](/files/hVyooyHRhzWVYaZben7s) **Scan Network** to automatically detect your robot.
4. Click on **Connect**.&#x20;

   <figure><img src="/files/fKQnCYPnCtbxCz2F5g4r" alt="" width="347"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. To properly use Synchronization and HMI functions make sure to install also the robot plugin. Go to **Tools ->  Robot Plugin ->** ![](/files/P3bg5npMrITwe8x0PUOV) **Download Plugin.** This will generate a **Robpod Plugin file** with the format of your robot, **DM** file for Doosan Robotics.
6. The robot plugin file can now be installed using the usual installation procedure of your robot.

<figure><img src="/files/rj4PrrYaSxEkUOAFHGON" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Module installation procedure on Doosan DART Platform </p></figcaption></figure>

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If you are using **Doosan Robotics Simulator (Docker)**, make sure to follow the [simulator setup guide](/appendix/network-configuration.md) to open ports before connecting with Robpod Studio.
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