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Editing Device Information
Edit device details such as name, model, assigned technician, and so on.

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Predix Edge Manager
- Predix Edge Manager Overview
- Get Started with Predix Edge Manager
- Manage Users
- Device Management
  - Device Management
    - About Edge Manager Device Management
      The Edge Manager Device Manager page is the entry point for performing many tasks, such as adding and deleting devices, moving devices, assigning devices, and viewing and filtering the device list.
    - Adding a Device to Predix Edge Manager
      When you add a device to Edge Manager, information that is specific to the device is added so that when you enroll the device with Predix Edge or Predix Edge Agent, the device can be verified through the security certificate.
    - Importing a Device List
      Import a list of devices in a CSV file format to add multiple devices to Edge Manager.
    - Searching the Device List
      You can search for devices by entering a value for device ID or name.
    - Performing Bulk Device Operations on Devices
      Use the Device Manager page to perform bulk operations like deploying edge apps, software, BOMs, and configurations, as well as executing commands, setting and removing alert policies, and assigning services to devices.
    - Editing Device Information
      Edit device details such as name, model, assigned technician, and so on.
    - Deleting Devices from Predix Edge Manager
      When you delete a device, it is completely deleted from the cloud and removed from the Edge Manager UI.
    - Assigning and Reassigning Devices to Technicians
      Assign devices to technicians so they can complete cloud enrollment using the local technician console.
    - Moving Devices to a Different Device Group
      In Edge Manager, you can move devices to a different parent group.
    - Viewing the Device Summary
      In the device summary page, you can view device details, including device ID, technician assignment, health status, and resource usage.
    - Debugging a Device
      View details about the Predix Edge bundles that are running on the device.
    - Editing Configurations
      You can edit and deploy configurations for an individual device in Edge Manager.
    - Managing Edge Apps
    - Exporting Device Details
      You can export a list of devices and their corresponding details from Edge Manager to your local machine as a CSV file.
    - Assigning Predix Services to Devices
      Assign Predix services like Time Series and Event Hub to devices.
  - Device Enrollment in the Cloud
  - Enroll a Device using Predix Edge Technician Console
  - Manage Predix Edge Manager Groups
  - Manage Devices with Filters
  - Device Operations
  - Device Models
- Deployment and Analytics
- Predix Edge Manager Commands
- Settings and Alerts
- Repository and BOM
- Data Pumps
- Connectivity and SSH
- Unsubscribe from Edge Manager
- Troubleshoot Predix Edge Manager
- Reference
- Predix Edge Manager Release Notes

Editing Device Information

Edit device details such as name, model, assigned technician, and so on.

Procedure

In the left navigation pane, select Device Manager > Devices.
In the device list, click the link for the device to edit.
In the Device page, click Edit.
In the Edit Device dialog box, you can edit the following information for a device:
- Device Name – Name of the device.
- Device Model – Select the device model from the drop-down list.
- (Optional) Technician – Select a technician to whom to assign the device.
- (Optional) Description – Add a description for the device.
1. (Optional) Click Next to add, or edit, location details for the device.
2. Click Next to add, or edit, the custom attributes for the device.
3. Click Finish to save the changes to the device.