# How to create a session

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA2/en/help/key_network_session_create.html
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To create a session you need to give your station (console or onPC) a valid **IP address**.

 

If you are using an onPC then your station will get the **Hostname** from the computer name. On a console you can change the stations Hostname by tapping the green input field.

Giving your station a meaning full name can help locating the console or onPC in bigger systems.

 

Next you will need to select a **session number** that is not already used. Valid numbers are from 1 through 31.

You can also give your session a **name**. This can be very useful in networks with more than one session. If you do not specify a session name, then the name from the show file is used.

 

A session can also have a **password**. Please read the [Protect the session and your station](/grandma2/key_network_session_protect/) topic to learn more about this.

Now you can tap the Create Session button.

Your station will create a session and upload the show file to all devices that are linked to your session. Read more about this in the [Adding devices to your session](/grandma2/key_network_session_add_device/).