Create Custom Device Attributes

JumpCloud's custom device attributes enable you to create and store additional data about your devices beyond the standard system properties (like OS or hostname). You can use these custom attributes to automatically assign devices to dynamic device groups based on specific organizational needs or asset tags.

Creating and Managing Custom Device Attributes in the Admin Portal

You can create and manage custom device attributes directly in the device object in the Admin Portal. Attribute field names must be unique.

To add a custom attribute to a device:

1. Log in to the JumpCloud Admin Portal.

2. Go to Device Management > Devices.
3. Select a device from the devices list.
4. Click the Insights tab.
5. From the Summary subtab, scroll down to Custom Attributes.
6. Under Custom Attributes, enter the following:
   • Attribute Name - contains a string defining the attribute’s display name. The name string must be fewer than 32 characters, must be unique, and can only contain letters and numbers, no special characters
   • Attribute Value - contains a string to insert the attribute’s value. The Value string has no character restrictions
7. Click Add Attribute.
8. Click Save to apply your changes.

Using Custom Attributes with Dynamic Device Groups

When configuring dynamic device groups, you can use custom device attributes as part of the group's membership conditions. The attribute names and values in your dynamic group rule must match exactly (including case) with the custom attribute values you defined on the individual devices.

See Configure Dynamic Device Groups to learn more about creating attribute-based rules.