Edit Device Information, Bulk Action

The Device Search page includes a powerful Bulk Edit tool designed for efficiency. This feature is the best choice when you need to apply the exact same change to a large group of devices at once.

If you need to assign unique information to each individual device (such as different Asset IDs for ten different machines), please use our In-Cell Editing Tool.

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When to Use Bulk Updates

• Uniform Department Moves: Move numerous devices to the same new OU Path simultaneously.
• Standardized Labeling: Update a group of devices to share the same Annotated Location or Notes (e.g., Summer 2026 Refresh).
• User Assignments: Assign multiple devices to the same Annotated User in a single action.

Which Fields Are Editable?

When using the Edit device info bulk actions, you can modify the following fields:

• Annotated Asset ID: The asset identifier as noted by an administrator or specified during enrollment. Maximum length is 200 characters. Can be empty.
• Annotated User: The user of the device, as noted by the administrator. Maximum length is 100 characters. It can be empty.
• Annotated Location: The address or location of the device as noted by the administrator. Maximum length is 200 characters. It can be empty.
• OU path: This field lets you move the device by changing the OU.
• Notes: This field lets you record your actions—for example, the OU previous OU and the reason for moving a device. Maximum length is 500 characters. Empty values are allowed.
  • Because you can update multiple devices at once, the available space in the Notes field depends on which Update Method you choose:
    • Replace: You have the full 500 characters available to write a new note.
    • Append / Prepend: You can enter up to 500 characters minus the length of the longest existing note among your selected devices.

How to Perform a Bulk Update

To begin a bulk update, follow these steps:

1. Search & select: 
   • Navigate to Device Search and use filters to find the devices you wish to edit.

   • Select the checkboxes for all applicable devices.

     Pro Tip: Working with a large list? Click Show Selected Only in the grid footer to verify your choices across multiple pages before running a bulk action. Click Show All to return to the full list.

2. Initialize the action: Click the Actions button in the top-right corner, then select Edit device info.
3. Configure changes: In the Bulk Edit Devices panel, locate the field you wish to change.
4. By default, fields are set to Keep as is. Change the drop-down to Replace. For Notes, select Replace, Append, or Prepend. 
5. Enter the new value: Enter the specific device info in the field that appears. The info added will apply to all selected items.
6. Review summary: Click Next to view a summary of the pending changes. This screen will confirm the number of items being updated and the specific values being applied.
7. Execute: Click Execute to begin the process. A progress bar will track the update until it is completed.
8. Click Ok to close the Bulk Edit Devices panel.

Important Considerations

• Identical Values: Every device selected will receive the exact same information for the fields you modify.
• System Integrity: Just as with in-cell editing, system-generated data cannot be bulk-edited, as it is reported directly by the hardware.

See, Viewing Comprehensive Device Details

See, Understanding Device Action Eligibility and State Rules