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# Copy devices

This section discusses copying devices in VHQ.

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**Use this when** you want to onboard a new device by cloning an existing device's profile as a template, instead of configuring it from scratch.
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The **Copy Devices** feature clones an existing device profile as a template, easing the process of onboarding a new device during manual assignment. Download management, key management, and software management details are also cloned. You then only need to enter the serial number and device ID for the new device.

## Copy a device

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### Open Copy Devices

Go to **VHQ** > **Device Search** > **Copy Devices**.
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### Confirm the details

The new device's information can be viewed on its own *Device Profile* screen once added.
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<summary>Keywords</summary>

Also called: clone device, copy device profile. Search terms: copy devices, device template.

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