Log In

Cisco Packet Tracer requires user authentication.


A NetAcad account is required to sign in when you launch Cisco Packet Tracer. The following screen allows to login into such user account.

Account Login Page

Pressing the login button in the above form would launch an external web browser, where the user can proceed with their login.


Built-in Web Browser Login


Alternatively, one can use "Advanced Settings" link, in the above login form, in order to direct login process to use the internal web browser built into Cisco Packet Tracer in order to perform the login. This link opens up a form where one can enable the use of the internal web browser, as shown below.

Account Login Page



Creating an Account

In this mode, the simulator generates a faulty circuit with a randomly introduced electrical problem. The user is then required to use their troubleshooting skills to identify and repair the fault.



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Troubleshooting Simulator Verified: Free Electrical

In this mode, the simulator generates a faulty circuit with a randomly introduced electrical problem. The user is then required to use their troubleshooting skills to identify and repair the fault.



Log Out

It is easy to log out of an account through the File menu.

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