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Device Management

View and manage all devices connected to your Xermius account from the web platform.

Accessing Device Management​

URL: https://app.xermius.com/security?tab=devices

Or:

Dashboard → Security → Devices tab
Settings → Security → Devices

Device List​

View All Devices​

┌────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Your Devices (3)              [+ Add]  │
├────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 💻 MacBook Pro                         │
│    macOS 14.2 · Xermius 2.1.0         │
│    Last active: Now                    │
│    Location: San Francisco, US         │
│    IP: 192.168.1.100                   │
│    This device                         │
│                                        │
│ 🖥 Windows Desktop                     │
│    Windows 11 · Xermius 2.1.0         │
│    Last active: 5 minutes ago          │
│    Location: San Francisco, US         │
│    IP: 192.168.1.101                   │
│    [Rename] [Revoke]                   │
│                                        │
│ 📱 iPad Pro                            │
│    iOS 17.1 · Xermius 2.0.8           │
│    Last active: 2 days ago             │
│    Location: San Francisco, US         │
│    IP: 192.168.1.102                   │
│    ⚠️ Outdated version                 │
│    [Update] [Revoke]                   │
└────────────────────────────────────────┘

Device Details​

Information Shown​

Per device:

Name: MacBook Pro
Type: Desktop
OS: macOS 14.2
App Version: 2.1.0

Connection:
Last Active: Now
First Seen: Jan 1, 2024
Total Sessions: 127

Location:
City: San Francisco
Country: United States
IP: 192.168.1.100

Security:
✅ Trusted device
✅ 2FA verified
✅ Current version

Device Status​

Status indicators:

● Active (green)
  Recently used (< 1 hour)

○ Idle (yellow)
  Not used recently (1-24 hours)

○ Inactive (gray)
  Not used long time (> 24 hours)

⚠️ Warning (red)
  Security concern

Managing Devices​

Rename Device​

Click device → Rename

Current name: Windows Desktop
New name: [Work Desktop    ]

[Cancel] [Save]

Better organization!

Revoke Access​

Click [Revoke]

⚠️ Revoke Device Access?

Device: Windows Desktop
Last active: 5 minutes ago

This will:
- Log out immediately
- Stop sync
- Require re-login

[Cancel] [Revoke]

When to revoke:

- Lost/stolen device
- Sold device
- No longer using
- Security concern
- Suspicious activity

Revoke All Other Devices​

Security → Revoke All Others

Keeps current device
Logs out all others
Immediately effective

Use if compromised!

Device Limits​

Plan Limits​

Free Plan: 2 devices
Pro Plan: 10 devices
Enterprise: Unlimited

Current: 3 / 10

Add more devices:
Install Xermius
Sign in with account
Appears automatically

Remove to Add New​

At limit?
1. Revoke unused device
2. Install on new device
3. Sign in
4. Device added ✓

Security Features​

Trusted Devices​

Mark as trusted:
[✓] Remember this device
[✓] Don't require 2FA

For secure locations only!

Location Tracking​

IP-based location:
- City
- Country
- ISP

Helps identify:
- Unauthorized access
- Unusual locations
- Suspicious activity

Version Monitoring​

Outdated device warning:
⚠️ iPad Pro (v2.0.8)
Current: v2.1.0

[Update Reminder]

Activity Monitoring​

Per-Device Activity​

Select device → Activity

Recent Actions:
- Jan 17, 10:45: Synced 2 hosts
- Jan 17, 09:30: Connected
- Jan 17, 08:15: Settings changed
- Jan 16, 18:00: Host added

[Export Activity]

Sync Status​

Device Sync Status:

MacBook Pro:
Last sync: Now
Status: Up to date ✓

Windows Desktop:
Last sync: 5 min ago
Status: Syncing...

iPad:
Last sync: 2 days ago
Status: Out of sync ⚠️

Notifications​

Device Alerts​

Email notifications:
[✓] New device added
[✓] Unusual location
[✓] Outdated version
[ ] Device inactive > 30 days

Stay informed!

Example Alert​

📧 New Device Added

A new device signed in:
Device: Unknown Windows PC
Location: Beijing, China
Time: Jan 17, 2024 10:45 PM

Not you?
[Revoke Access] [Review]

Device Management Tips​

1. Regular Review​

Monthly check:
□ Review device list
□ Remove unused devices
□ Check locations
□ Verify versions
□ Check activity

Clean up regularly!

2. Name Devices Clearly​

Good names:
✓ "Work MacBook Pro"
✓ "Home Desktop"
✓ "iPhone 14"
✓ "Travel Laptop"

Bad names:
✗ "Device 1"
✗ "Computer"
✗ "Untitled"

3. Revoke Old Devices​

Remove when:
- Sold device
- Gave away
- Broken/replaced
- No longer using
- Lost/stolen

Don't let accumulate!

4. Monitor Locations​

Watch for:
⚠️ Unexpected countries
⚠️ Multiple locations quickly
⚠️ Unknown IP addresses

Investigate suspicious!

5. Keep Updated​

Update all devices:
- Check versions
- Update outdated
- Enable auto-update
- Stay secure

Troubleshooting​

Device Not Showing​

Check:

1. Signed in correctly?
2. Internet connected?
3. Sync enabled?
4. Wait a few minutes

Should appear soon

Can't Revoke Device​

Try:

1. Refresh page
2. Try different browser
3. Use desktop app
4. Contact support

Security team can help

Location Wrong​

IP-based location:
- May be approximate
- VPN affects accuracy
- ISP location shown

Generally accurate enough

Too Many Devices​

At limit?
1. Check plan limit
2. Remove unused
3. Or upgrade plan

[Upgrade Plan]

Privacy​

What's Tracked​

Tracked:
✓ Device type
✓ OS version
✓ App version
✓ IP address
✓ Location (approximate)
✓ Last activity time

NOT tracked:
✗ Your SSH connections
✗ Commands executed
✗ Files transferred
✗ Host passwords

Data Retention​

Device data kept:
- While active: Forever
- After revoked: 90 days
- Then: Deleted

Audit trail maintained

Next Steps​