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.

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.

Creating an Account

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Keep me logged in

The “Keep me logged in” feature is designed to give you access (for 3 months) to Cisco Packet Tracer without needing to re-enter your credentials each time. Using the “Keep me logged in” feature is only recommended for private computers.

If you are using a public or shared computer, you should NOT use the “Keep me logged in” option or you should ensure that you Logout before closing Cisco Packet Tracer to prevent other users of the computer gaining access using your credentials

Log Out

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