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 to upload and visualize the data. With a free account, you can upload data once every 15 seconds.
 
 ## Setup a ThingSpeak account
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+Because the sensor data is stored/viewed on the ThingSpeak website, you will need to setup a ThingSpeak account. 
+Create your ThingSpeak account by using the next link: _https://thingspeak.com/login_
+
+![Set up an account](4.png)
+
+## Create a channel
+Your data is uploaded to ThingSpeak through a ‘Channel.’ Select **New Channel**:
+
+![Select a new channel](5.png)
+
+To finish this step, Scroll to the bottom of the page and click **Save Channel**.
+
+## Get ThingSpeak API keys
+After you saved your channel settings, you will be redirected to your channel page. Click on **API keys**.
+
+![Keys1](6.png)
+
+![Keys2](7.png)
+
+Be sure to save your **Channel ID** and **Write API Key** because we are going to need them in the 
+next steps.
+
+## Arduino IDE libraries
+You will have to make sure you have the correct path for the ESP32 Library.
+
+In the Arduino IDE, go to **File > Preferences**.
+
+Locate the **Additional Boards Manager URLS** text box.
+
+![Additional boards 1](8.png)
+
+Make sure this URL is in the text box:
+https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
+
+Then, click **OK**.
+
+Now, in the Arduino IDE go to **Tools > Board > Boards Manager**.
+
+![Boards manager 1](9.png)
+
+![Boards manager 2](10.png)
+
+In the search bar of the Boards Manager, lookup **esp32**.
+Update to the most recent version if you do not already have it.
+
+