Binding a RUFUS CloudBox to your RUFUS Cloud account allows the device to synchronize with the platform and become available inside RUFUS Race Manager for timing operations.
Once bound, the CloudBox can transmit passings, report device status, and participate in live race sessions.
What Binding a CloudBox Does
Binding a CloudBox connects the device to your RUFUS Cloud account using a secure access token.
After binding, the CloudBox will:
- Appear in your Devices list in RUFUS Cloud
- Report device status and connectivity
- Send timing passings to the cloud
- Become available for assignment to events and checkpoints in Race Manager
This process activates real-time synchronization between the device and the RUFUS ecosystem.
Generating a Cloud Access Token
To bind a device, you must first generate a temporary Cloud access token.
Step 1 — Open the Devices Panel
In RUFUS Cloud, navigate to:
Devices → Devices list
Locate the card titled Bind your CloudBox.
Step 2 — Generate the Token
Click Generate token.
RUFUS Cloud will generate a numeric access token similar to:
64631
The token includes an expiration time. By default, it remains valid for a limited period (for example, about 2 hours).
If the token expires before being used, simply generate a new one.
Step 3 — Copy the Token
Click the copy icon to copy the generated token.
You will use this token inside the CloudBox device interface.
Entering the Token in the CloudBox
Once the token has been generated, it must be entered into the CloudBox configuration interface.
Step 1 — Access the CloudBox Interface
Connect to the CloudBox using one of the following methods:
- WiFi Access Point
- Ethernet connection
- Local network connection
Open a web browser and navigate to:
cloudbox.local
or use the device IP address.
Step 2 — Open the Cloud Configuration Section
In the CloudBox interface, locate the Cloud configuration section.
This section allows you to connect the device to RUFUS Cloud.
Step 3 — Enter the Token
Paste the access token generated in RUFUS Cloud into the Cloud access token field.
Save or apply the configuration.
Confirming the Device Binding
After the token is accepted, the CloudBox will authenticate with RUFUS Cloud.
Once the connection is established:
- The device appears in your Devices list
- The device status becomes visible
- Timing sessions can be created from Race Manager
You can now assign the CloudBox to race checkpoints and start capturing passings.
Token Expiration
The binding token is temporary and only used during the device authentication process.
If the token expires before being entered into the CloudBox:
- Return to RUFUS Cloud → Devices
- Click Generate token again
- Enter the new token into the device
Once a device is successfully bound, the token is no longer needed.
After Binding Your CloudBox
After the CloudBox is connected to RUFUS Cloud, the next steps typically include:
- Assigning the device to an event in RUFUS Race Manager
- Configuring RFID readers and antennas
- Starting timing sessions
- Monitoring passings and device status in real time
Learn More
For detailed information about configuring and operating the device itself, refer to the full CloudBox documentation:
RUFUS CloudBox Help Center
The CloudBox documentation includes detailed guides on networking, RFID reader configuration, antenna setup, firmware updates, and race-day operational procedures.