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title: Manage the OPC UA Server
slug: manufacturing-connect-edge-v3/manage-the-opc-ua-server
createdAt: 2022-09-26T16:03:35.000Z
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You can manage the OPC UA Server by navigating to **OPC **>** Management**. 

If you are using the Docker version of Manufacturing Connect Edge and having issues connecting to the OPC UA server, refer to [Issues Connecting to OPC UA Server](docId\:U9RFo1m1gZCvPoa5ySw3Q). 

Refer to the following OPC UA Server management options. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/SsXM6BGlZ8Y_wYbHoll4Y_image.png "OPC UA Server management options")

| **Action**                            | **Details**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \[1] **Start and Stop OPC UA Server** | Before you start the OPC UA Server, make sure you do the following:<br />- Configure the OPC UA Server. Refer to the callout below for more information.<br />- [Add a Node](docId\:XqMH3OsfX76koDO4DCExG) .<br />- Enable at least one OPC UA policy.<br />- Configure OPC UA authentication.<br />After starting the OPC UA Server, you have the option of stopping it.  |
| \[2] **Restart OPC UA Server**        | Restarting the server returns it to its original configuration.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| \[3] **Configure OPC UA Server**      | To configure the OPC UA Server, enter the details for the server:<br />- **Host**: Enter the OPC UA host IP address.<br />- **Port**: Enter the port number 4840.<br />- **Allow Nodes Under Root**: If this option is selected, the OPC UA hierarchy will start under the root folder. If unselected, the OPC UA hierarchy will start under the *Objects&#x20;*&#x6E;ode. |
| \[4]**&#x20;View**                    | Click the **View&#x20;**&#x69;con to review logs for the server.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |