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title: Device Auto-discovery
description: In this video, you’ll learn how to automatically find machines in a customer environment, install agents, and get them protected.
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last_updated: 2026-10-27
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April 08, 2026

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# Device Auto-discovery

![Image 1: Acronis Cyber Platform: Device auto-discovery](https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/LBn6f09WSM0/maxresdefault.jpg)

Cyber Platform

for Service Providers

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Discover and onboard devices faster with**Auto Discovery in Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)**!

In this video, you’ll learn how to automatically find machines in a customer environment, install agents, and get them protected with minimal effort.

**What you’ll learn:**

*   How Device Auto Discovery works and its prerequisites
*   Requirements for the discovery agent and why it must be a Windows machine
*   Different discovery methods: Active Directory, network scan, and manual import
*   Onboarding options: fully automatic, semi-automatic, or unmanaged devices
*   Validating credentials to ensure successful connectivity
*   Installing agents, assigning plans, and tracking progress
*   Final steps to onboard and protect discovered devices

Streamline your onboarding process and ensure every device is protected efficiently.

[Device Discovery and Management](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/tag/device-discovery-and-management/)