> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.minkmap.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect a Device

> Connect your iPhone or iPad to MinkMap for the first time using a USB cable.

Before you can simulate a GPS location, you need to connect your device to MinkMap. The first connection requires a USB cable. After that, you can connect wirelessly — see [Wireless Connection](/guides/wireless-connection).

## Prerequisites

* A USB cable that connects your iPhone or iPad to your computer
* The MinkMap helper app installed and running on your computer
* [Developer Mode](/guides/developer-mode) enabled on your device

## Connect your device

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open MinkMap in your browser">
    Go to [minkmap.com](https://minkmap.com) in your browser. Make sure the MinkMap helper app is already running in the background on your computer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Plug in your device">
    Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trust the computer on your device">
    When your device prompts you with **Trust This Computer?**, tap **Trust**. You may need to enter your device passcode to confirm.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your device in MinkMap">
    In the MinkMap web app, open the device dropdown and select your device from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Connect">
    Click the **Connect** button. MinkMap will establish a connection to your device and you'll be ready to simulate a location.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  After the first USB connection, WiFi is enabled automatically. On future visits to minkmap.com, your device will appear in the dropdown without a cable — as long as both your device and computer are on the same WiFi network. See [Wireless Connection](/guides/wireless-connection) for details.
</Note>