Log In


Cisco Packet Tracer requires user authentication.

A Netacad.com or a SkillsForAll.com account is required to sign in when you launch Cisco Packet Tracer.

Account Login Page



Keep me logged in

The “Keep me logged in” feature was designed to give you access (for 3 months) to Cisco Packet Tracer without needing to re-enter your credentials each time. Using the “Keep me logged in” feature is only recommended for private computers.

If you are using a public or shared computer, you should NOT use the “Keep me logged in” option or you should ensure that you Logout before closing Cisco Packet Tracer to prevent other users of the computer gaining access using your credentials


Log Out

It is easy to log out of an account through the File menu.

Logout and Exit Option under File Menu Logout and Exit Option under File Menu for mac

Creating an Account

If you do not have an account, please go to netacad.com or skillsforall.com and sign up for free training courses.


Here you will learn how to effectively use Packet Tracer and register for a netacad.com ID which in turn will allow you to register your copy of Packet Tracer for no cost. By getting a netacad.com ID or a skillsforall.com ID, you will also be able to take other free courses available on netacad.com or skillsforall.com.



Link to Netacad

Link to Skills For All