# Establish a connection with the helmut.cloud Agent

To connect to helmut.cloud, you need an account or [Personal Access Token (PAT)](https://docs.helmut.cloud/personal-account/account-settings/security) that is valid for your organization.

Make sure that [the account is enabled as a target](https://docs.helmut.cloud/organizations/view-my-organizations/being-a-target) for the organization(s) you are working in.

Depending on the OS you are using, proceed with [MacOS and Windows](https://docs.helmut.cloud/the-helmut.cloud-agent/establish-a-connection-with-the-helmut.cloud-agent/macos-and-windows) or [Docker (Linux)](https://docs.helmut.cloud/the-helmut.cloud-agent/establish-a-connection-with-the-helmut.cloud-agent/docker-linux).