# Repository

## Load From Repository

On the **Device Type** page, click on the **Load From Repository** button.&#x20;

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The **Load From Repository** modal opens.

In the **Load From Repository** modal, select the **manufacturer** from the **Manufacturers** drop-down list. This action will list all the devices belonging to the selected manufacturer. If there are a large number of devices shown in the list, you can search for a specific device type by its name using the **Search** box.

Select the **device type** from the list you want to add.

In the **Name** text box, enter a **name** for the selected device type.

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Click on the **Save** button to add the device type to your organization.&#x20;

The new device type is listed on the **Device Type** page.

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## Editing a Device Type

After creating a device type, you can edit any property except for the device type name.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
If you only have **Viewer** rights, you cannot edit a device type.
{% endhint %}

On the **Device Types** page, click on the **name** of the **device type** from the list that you want to edit.&#x20;

All the properties of the device type will open on a single page in **edit mode**.

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Once you have finished, scroll down the page and click the **Save** button to save the changes.

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## Deleting a Device Type

A **device type** can be deleted from the organization, and cannot be undone.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you only have Viewer rights, you cannot delete a device type.
{% endhint %}

On the **Device Types** page, click on the **name** of the **device type** from the list that you want to delete.

The **Edit Device Type** page will be displayed. Scroll down the page and then click on the **Delete** button.&#x20;

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The **Delete device type** model will be displayed.&#x20;

In the **text box**, type in the exact name of the **device type**.&#x20;

Click on the **Delete** button.

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The **device type** will be removed from your organization.

{% hint style="info" %}
The **Delete** operation can't be undone.
{% endhint %}
