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title: "Fox ESS, Fox Cloud, and third-party apps"
description: "Check My Solar reads Fox ESS data from Fox Cloud - it does not replace Fox Cloud setup or the manufacturer’s own apps."
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# Fox ESS, Fox Cloud, and third-party apps

Fox ESS systems typically send data to **Fox Cloud**. Third-party viewers like **[Check My Solar](https://checkmy.solar)** use that cloud data (via OAuth or an API key you provide).

You still manage inverter connectivity and the Fox account in Fox’s own tools. To connect here: [Linking your inverter](/docs/getting-started/linking-your-inverter/) · [Get your Fox ESS API key](/docs/getting-started/get-api-fox-ess-cloud-key/).

## Related pages

- [All solar guides](/docs/guides/)
- [Getting started](/docs/getting-started/)
- [Using the app](/docs/using-the-app/)
- [Dashboard overview](/docs/using-the-app/dashboard-overview/)
- [Forecast](/docs/using-the-app/forecast/)

Source: https://checkmy.solar/docs/guides/fox-ess-and-fox-cloud-monitoring/index.mdx