Bulk Device Status Change
The Bulk Device Status Change utility allows you to update the status of multiple devices at once using a CSV file. This is ideal for fleet management tasks like marking devices as "Released", "Retired", "Sold", or any custom status your district uses.
CSV Format
The CSV file requires two columns with a header row:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Serial/Barcode/Asset Tag | The device's serial number or asset tag |
| Status | The exact name of the target device status |
The status name must match a status configured in your system (under Settings → System Settings → Inventory → Device Status). The match is case-insensitive.
How to Use
- Navigate to Settings → System Utilities → Devices tab
- Prepare your CSV file with device identifiers and target statuses
- Drag and drop the file onto the upload area (or click to browse)
- Once uploaded, click Process Status Change
- Confirm the action in the dialog
Auto-Hide Behavior
If the target status has "Automatically hide devices" enabled (configured in Device Status settings), devices changed to that status will also be automatically marked as inactive (hidden) in the device list. This is useful for statuses like "Released" or "Retired" where you want devices removed from the active inventory view.
What Happens During Processing
- Each device is looked up by serial number, then by asset tag
- The status name is matched against your configured device statuses
- The device's status is updated and the change is logged in the activity log
- If the new status has auto-hide enabled, the device is also hidden
- Devices or statuses that aren't found are skipped and logged
After Processing
A summary message shows how many devices were updated and how many failed. Detailed failure information is available in the Activity Log.
Tips
- Use this utility to retire devices in bulk — pair it with a "Released" status that has auto-hide enabled
- Check your device status names match exactly before uploading (go to Settings → Inventory → Device Status to verify)
- You can change devices to any status, including bringing them back to "Active"