Bulk register devices

You can register your devices in bulk by uploading a CSV file in Fleet. This process enables you to quickly register and add information for multiple devices. A template is available for download in Fleet, which allows you to add device information, such as the unique identifier, device name, location, and so on.

Complete the following procedure to register devices in bulk.

To register devices in bulk

1. Log in to Fleet at fleet.cortexpowered.com.
2. Click Devices, then Bulk Register in the side navigation bar. The Bulk Register Devices view appears.
3. Click Download Bulk Registration .csv Template to download the bulk register template. A CSV file downloads to your computer.
4. Open the CSV file and add your device information to the following fields:
   
   
   Template fields

   Header	Description	Required
   device_uid	The device unique identifier. It can be any of the following: - Cortex registration code for all operating systems. - MAC address for Windows, Linux, and LG webOS devices. - Directory API ID for ChromeOS devices.	Required
   device_name	The name of the device.	Required
   network_name	The name of the network in which the device should be included. Note that the network name needs to be a network that already exists in Fleet.	Required
   lat_long	The location of the device.	Optional
   venue_id	This is the vistar.venue_id located in the ad platform.	Optional
   tags	These are used to help you easily identify, group, and search for devices. These are comma separated values.	Optional
   screen_rotation	This flag enables you to rotate the content on your screen.	Optional
   width	Width resolution of your player window.	Optional
   height	Height resolution of your player window.	Optional
   is_agent	This flag is used to identify whether the device is using Vistar’s agent.	Optional
   device_shell_uid	Note: Enter the MAC address or unique identifier to create the device shell. This enables you to register devices in Fleet, prior to installing the player or agent on the device.	Optional

5. (Optional) Add custom device parameters in bulk by adding the following parameter, param:{parameter_name}, in a new column. For example, you can add param:webpage.url as the parameter and https://www.google.com as the value. Learn more about device parameters.
6. Save your CSV file. Note that the CSV file must be in Comma Separated Values (.csv) format.
7. Click Choose file in the Upload .csv file section and select your CSV file. Note that the CSV file can have a maximum size of 500KB and must be in UTF-8 format to upload in Fleet.
8. Click Register. Your devices are now registered in Fleet.

Note: If there are any errors with your CSV file, it appears in Fleet after you upload the CSV file. You can fix the errors in the CSV file, then repeat the procedure to register devices in bulk.

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