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title: How to Assign a Reader
description: Installing a new game, the process for getting you up and running is quick and simple, follow these steps from your PC, Laptop, or even smartphone to save you more time. Once you have a reader that yo
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# How to Assign a Reader

Installing a new game, the process for getting you up and running is quick and simple, follow these steps from your PC, Laptop, or even smartphone to save you more time.

### **Identify Reader Number**

Once you have a reader that you plan to put on your game, look for a white sticker. This will have a 9-digit ID Reader Number.

![Screen Shot 2023-01-17 at 11.54.32 AM](https://support.digitalmindmeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2011.54.32%20AM.png?width=688&height=324&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2011.54.32%20AM.png)

### **Go to Location Wizard**

Login to https://app.amusementconnect.com, then go to the side panel and click Location Wizard Find the name of the site you’re working on, and click Edit.

![Screen Shot 2023-01-17 at 11.59.02 AM](https://support.digitalmindmeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2011.59.02%20AM.png?width=296&height=246&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2011.59.02%20AM.png)

### Go to Game Machines

Click on the Game Machines tab near the center of the page.

![Screen Shot 2023-01-17 at 12.00.50 PM](https://support.digitalmindmeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.00.50%20PM.png?width=542&height=102&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.00.50%20PM.png)

Find the Game you want to assign the reader to and click Edit or click Add New Game Machine.

![Screen Shot 2023-01-17 at 12.03.46 PM](https://support.digitalmindmeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.03.46%20PM.png?width=616&height=294&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.03.46%20PM.png)

### Select Reader Number

In the Reader drop down Select the Reader Number ● Learn more about game settings ● Can't find the reader number? Click here to locate it Scroll to the bottom and click Save.

![Screen Shot 2023-01-17 at 12.05.02 PM](https://support.digitalmindmeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.05.02%20PM.png?width=368&height=286&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2012.05.02%20PM.png)

 

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