--- title: Download the Guide on How to Connect to IBM Cloud description: When you have an active Console Connect port and a IBM Cloud account, download this easy-to-follow guide today and see how simple it is to create an L2 Connection to IBM Cloud. image: https://info.consoleconnect.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2020-10-06_at_18.09.45.png --- [![PCCW Global | Console Connect](https://info.consoleconnect.com/hubfs/Console%20Connect/Logos/Dual%20Branded%20Logos_Dec%202024/PCCWGxCC_Logos-blue.svg)](https://www.consoleconnect.com/) # How to Connect to IBM Cloud Get Connected in a Few Clicks [Download the guide](https://info.consoleconnect.com/hubfs/IBM_How_to_Connect_Guide_v2.pdf) ![5-1](https://info.consoleconnect.com/hubfs/Console%20Connect/Resources%20-%20Thumbnail%20Images/5-1.png) With an active Console Connect port and an IBM Cloud account, you can create an L2 Connection to IBM Cloud through the Console Connect platform. This allows to generate direct and private connections, adjust bandwidth up or down, track utilisation, and visualise connection performance. Download our free guide and discover how you can set up this connection in just a few simple steps. **You’ll learn how to:** - Create redundant Interconnect VLANs on IBM Cloud Console. - Use pairing keys to create an L2 connection to IBM Cloud through Console Connect. - Configure BGP from your router to IBM Cloud routers. ## Get started today with a free account Explore our on-demand platform and discover a range of on-demand services available to resell to your customers. [Get started](https://app.consoleconnect.com/sign-up/) with a **free account** now! [Sign up now](https://login.consoleconnect.com/u/signup) ©2026 PCCW Global. All Rights Reserved - [Privacy Statement](https://www.consoleconnect.com/privacy-statement) - [Terms of use](https://www.consoleconnect.com/terms-of-use) - [Cookie policy](https://www.consoleconnect.com/cookies/) - - - -