Actions159
- Related Items Actions
- Backup Actions
- Queries Actions
- Get Disk Drives
- Get Operating Systems
- Get RAID Controller Report
- Get Volumes
- Get Computer Systems
- Get Antivirus Status Report
- Get Device Health Report
- Get Custom Fields Report
- Get Installed Software Patches
- Get Custom Fields Detailed Report
- Get Installed OS Patches
- Get Pending Failed Rejected OS Patches
- Get RAID Drive Report
- Get Windows Services Report
- Get Antivirus Threats
- Get Device Usage
- Get Network Interfaces
- Get Processors
- Get Software
- Get Last Logged On Users Report
- Get Policy Overrides 1
- Get Scoped Custom Fields Report
- Get Pending Failed Rejected Software Patches
- Get Scoped Custom Fields Detailed Report
- System Actions
- Knowledge Base Articles Actions
- Get Knowledge Base Article Signed Urls
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- Download Knowledge Base Article
- Get Knowledge Base Folder Path Content
- Upload Temp Attachments
- Get Knowledge Base Folder Content
- Get Client Knowledge Base Articles
- Upload Knowledge Base Articles
- Get Global Knowledge Base Articles
- Download Related Item Attachment
- Organization Documents Actions
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- Location Actions
- Management Actions
- Get Custom Fields Policy Condition
- Delete Policy Condition
- Reset Alert
- Update Device
- Request Scripting Options
- Submit OS Patch Scan
- Get Installer For Location
- Get Windows Event Policy Conditions
- Create Organization
- Cancel Device Maintenance
- Reboot Devices
- Set Windows Service Configuration
- Create Location For Organization
- Update Node Role Policy Assignment For Organization
- Create Windows Event Policy Condition
- Node Approval Operation
- Control Windows Service
- Remove Device Owner
- Submit OS Patch Apply
- Get Installer
- Create Policy
- Get Windows Event Policy Condition
- Update Device Maintenance
- Reset Policy Overrides
- Set Device Owner
- Submit Software Patch Scan
- Update Location
- Reset Alert Set Activity Data
- Get Device Link
- Run Script On Device
- Submit Software Patch Apply
- Update Organization
- Create Custom Fields Policy Condition
- Get Custom Fields Policy Conditions
- Custom Fields Actions
- Ticketing Actions
- Organization Actions
- Devices Actions
- Get Device Active Jobs
- Get Device Installed Software Patches
- Get Device Processors
- Update Node Attribute Values
- Get Device Disk Drives
- Get Device Pending Failed Rejected OS Patches
- Get Device Volumes
- Get Device Alerts
- Get Device Network Interfaces
- Get Device Software
- Get Device Activities
- Get Device Last Logged On User
- Get Device Services
- Get Policy Overrides
- Get Device
- Get Device Installed OS Patches
- Get Device Pending Failed Rejected Software Patches
- Get Node Custom Fields
- Groups Actions
- Webhooks Actions
Overview
The "Update Device" operation within the "Management" resource allows users to modify details of an existing device in their system. This node is useful for updating device metadata such as display name, user-defined data, assigned roles, policies, organizational context, location, and warranty information. Practical applications include maintaining accurate device inventories, assigning or changing device policies, updating organizational or locational assignments, and managing warranty details.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Id | Device identifier (number) - specifies which device to update. |
| Additional Body Fields | Optional fields to update on the device: |
| - Display Name: User-assigned display name (string). | |
| - User Data: Custom attributes in JSON format. | |
| - Node Role Id: Identifier for the device's role (number). | |
| - Policy Id: Assigned policy ID; overrides organization policy mapping or reverts if null (number). | |
| - Organization Id: Identifier for the organization the device belongs to (number). | |
| - Location Id: Identifier for the device's location (number). | |
| - Warranty: Warranty information in JSON format. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the updated device object as returned by the API after the update operation. This typically includes all device properties reflecting the changes made. There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the AvantGuard NinjaOne service.
- The base URL for the API must be configured in the node credentials.
- Uses the
@avantguardllc/n8n-openapi-nodepackage and a bundled OpenAPI specification (openapi.json) to define request structure and defaults.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues:
- Providing an invalid or non-existent device Id will likely result in an error from the API indicating the device was not found.
- Malformed JSON in the "User Data" or "Warranty" fields can cause parsing errors.
- Omitting required authentication credentials or misconfiguring the base URL will prevent successful API calls.
- Error Messages:
- Errors related to missing or invalid device Id should prompt verification of the device identifier.
- JSON parsing errors suggest checking the syntax of custom JSON fields.
- Authentication errors indicate issues with API key setup or permissions.
Links and References
- AvantGuard NinjaOne API Documentation (hypothetical link for reference)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes