Changing a device name

Changing the name of a device changes how it appears in the list views.

To change a device name:

1. Click the Devices tab.
2. Click Devices.
3. In the Details View or Map View, right-click a device, then click Properties. The Device Properties dialog appears.
4. Click General.
5. In the General section of Device Properties, enter the new name in the Display Name box.
6. Click OK to save changes.

See Also Learning about devices Adding a single new device to WhatsUp Gold Setting Advanced device discovery settings Changing a device IP address Adding additional network interfaces to a device Adding notes to a device Using device types Copying a device Moving a device Deleting a device Cloning a device Polling overview Dependencies overview Using Acknowledgements Accessing a remote desktop to view and manage devices Configuring multiple devices with the Bulk Field Change feature Understanding Web Alarms