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# Editing multiple devices at once

NetAlertX allows you to mass-edit devices via a CSV export and import feature, or directly in the UI.

## UI multi edit

Note

Make sure you have your backups saved and restorable before doing any mass edits. Check Backup strategies.

You can select devices in the Devices view by selecting devices to edit and then clicking the Multi-edit button or via the Maintenance > Multi-Edit section.

## CSV bulk edit

The database and device structure may change with new releases. When using the CSV import functionality, ensure the format matches what the application expects. To avoid issues, you can first export the devices and review the column formats before importing any custom data.

Note

As always, backup everything, just in case.

1. In Maintenance > Backup / Restore click the CSV Export button.
2. A `devices.csv` is generated in the `/config` folder
3. Edit the `devices.csv` file however you like.

Note

The file containing a list of Devices including the Network relationships between Network Nodes and connected devices. You can also trigger this by acessing this URL: `<your netalertx url>/php/server/devices.php?action=ExportCSV` or via the `CSV Backup` plugin. (💡 You can schedule this)

### File encoding format

Note

Keep Linux line endings (suggested editors: Nano, Notepad++)