# Pair an Edge screen

:::caution[Pairing preview]
The current Linux Player still uses the stable pairing flow. This page describes Edge pairing only.
:::

A new Edge Player can use the setup screen, discover a nearby server with Avahi/mDNS, or be pointed at a server from the command line.

For a headless setup:

~~~sh title="Headless Edge pairing"
tilecastctl pair https://signage.example.org
tilecastctl status
~~~

`tilecastctl status` can show the pairing code before the Player is enrolled. It does not show the private pairing secret or the Player credential.

Approve the request in Studio using the normal [Pair a display](../../players/pair-a-display/) flow.

The Player keeps its current pairing request through a daemon restart, so restarting Edge does not create a new request every time. If the request expires or is rejected, start a new one.

Server discovery is optional. If multicast is blocked on the network, enter the server address directly.