A method for automated configuration of an industrial controller comprises the steps of providing an identification from an industrial controller to a server connected to said industrial controller via a network, said identification identifying said industrial controller, and receiving, from said server via said network, an industrial program and/or a parameter for an industrial program in accordance with said identification.

A method for automated configuration of an industrial controller comprises the steps of providing an identification from an industrial controller to a server connected to said industrial controller via a network, said identification identifying said industrial controller, and receiving, from said server via said network, an industrial program and/or a parameter for an industrial program in accordance with said identification.