Update Device Info Using CSV Import
Edit Device Attributes in Bulk with the Data Import Tool
Introduction:
Senturo’s Data Import feature lets you efficiently update key information for multiple devices using a single CSV upload. This is ideal for mass updates such as device names, tags, notes, assignee information, and more. This article guides you through the steps and CSV requirements.
Steps to Update Device Info via Data Import
1. Access the Data Import Page
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In the Senturo dashboard, navigate to Account Settings.
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Click on the Data Import tab.
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Under Select data type, choose Update device info.
2. Prepare Your CSV File
Your CSV file must include the following required column:
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Serial or UUID
(mandatory to identify the device)
You may optionally include any of the following fields to update:
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Device Name
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Group Slug
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Tags
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Notes
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Assignee Name
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Assignee E-mail
You can use the built-in template by clicking Download Template, or create your own CSV file with these headers.
3. Upload Your CSV File
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Drag and drop your file into the upload area, or click Browse Files.
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Once uploaded, click Upload Data.
4. Review and Confirm Field Mapping
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Senturo will display a preview of the fields and data values.
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Ensure each field maps correctly, especially the Serial or UUID.
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Click Import Data once everything is verified.
5. Receive Confirmation Email
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Senturo will process the CSV in the background.
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You will receive an email notification once the import is complete.
Conclusion
With the Update Device Info import option, you can bulk edit device metadata with minimal effort. Just ensure your file includes at least the Serial or UUID, and update as many additional fields as needed.
FAQs
Q: What happens if I only provide Serial or UUID with no other fields?
A: Only devices matching those values will be identified — but no updates will be applied unless additional fields are included.
Q: Can I use this method to move devices between groups?
A: Yes. Include the Group Slug
field in your CSV to reassign devices to different groups.
Q: Can I remove tags or notes using this tool?
A: No, this import only adds or updates values. To clear fields, use the Senturo interface manually.