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title: "Pre-Provision Devices in EasySignage — Bulk Deploy Screens Easily"
description: "Learn how to pre-provision devices in EasySignage to simplify installations and bulk screen deployments. Configure screens ahead of time and auto-assign playlists and tags before they come online!"
url: https://easysignage.com/help/screens/pre-provision-devices-digital-signage/
---

# Pre-Provision Devices

Pre-provisioning allows you to prepare screens in EasySignage **before** they come online. This is useful when deploying many screens at once, sending pre-configured devices to clients, or working with installers.

When a pre-provisioned device connects to EasySignage for the first time, it will automatically link to the account and apply the settings you configured.

> **Note:** You must have enough available licences to pre-provision screens. For example, if you want to pre-provision 10 screens, your account must have at least 10 unused screen licences.

> You can bulk pre-provision **up to 50 players at a time** using the CSV upload tool.

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## Benefits of Pre-Provisioning

-   Bulk deploy devices faster
-   Assign playlists and tags before installation
-   Simplify onboarding for clients or installers
-   No need to manually activate every screen
-   Supports Android, WebOS, Tizen, Windows, macOS, Linux and Brightsign

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## How It Works

1.  Add your screen’s **Serial Number** before installation
2.  Assign a **Name**, **Playlist**, and optional **Tags**
3.  Ship or install devices
4.  When the device connects, it auto-registers and applies its settings

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## Typical Workflow

| Step | Action |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Generate or collect device serial numbers |
| 2 | Pre-provision devices in EasySignage |
| 3 | Install screens on-site |
| 4 | Devices auto-link to the account and apply settings |

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## Adding a Device

You can add devices in two ways, manually or upload a CSV file:

### 1\. Manual Entry

-   Go to Screens tab
-   Click on “Add Screen”
-   Click “Provision Devices”

![Pre-Provision Devices in EasySignage](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/pre-provision-devices-digital-signage.jpg)

-   Click “Add Devices”

![Add provision device](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/add-device-manual.jpg)

-   Paste the serial number of your device. (You can add more than on serial number, one per line, or separated by commas or spaces)

![Add serial number](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/add-serial-number.jpg)

-   Click “Save”
-   Enter the following:
    -   **Name** (optional)
    -   **Playlist** (optional)
    -   **Tags** (optional)

![Enter device details](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/add-name-playlist.jpg)

Now, when the device connects, it auto-registers and applies the settings.

### 2\. Bulk Import via CSV

Upload a CSV file to add multiple devices at once.

> Maximum **50 devices per CSV upload**

**CSV Format Example:**

```
serial,name,playlist,tags
SN001,Reception TV,Welcome Playlist,frontdesk;reception
SN002,Menu Board,Menu Playlist,restaurant;menu
```

> Tags support `,` or `;` separators

-   Click on the “Add Screen” button
-   Click “Provision Devices”
-   Go to “Upload CSV File” tab

![Upload CSV File](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/add-csv-file.jpg)

-   Choose CSV file to upload devices.

![Upload CSV file](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/upload-devices.jpg)

-   Click “Confirm” to save data

When installed devices connect, they will automatically register and apply the settings.

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## Tags

Tags help group screens and automate content assignment.

Examples:

-   `reception`
-   `menu`
-   `gym`
-   `store-123`

![Screen Tags](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/tags.png)

_Read more about [Tags](https://easysignage.com/help/playlists/3.7-control-media-playback-by-tags/)_ .

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## Device Activation

When the device connects for the first time:

-   It checks for matching serial number
-   Applies assigned Playlist/Tags
-   Appears in the **Players** page

![Players on Dashboard](https://easysignage.com/help/assets/img/screens/screens-on-dashboard.jpg)

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## Tips

-   Use CSV for large deployments
-   Keep serial numbers consistent (case insensitive)
-   Use tags for organization and automation
-   Test with one screen before mass rollout

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## FAQs

| Question | Answer |
| --- | --- |
| What if a serial number already exists? | The new one will not override an active screen |
| Can I change settings after provision? | Yes, you can edit anytime |
| Do devices need internet? | Yes, for initial activation and updates |
| Can I bulk delete provisions? | Yes via the UI |

## Need Help?

If you need assistance or bulk deployment support, contact: [support@easysignage.com](mailto:support@easysignage.com)

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