How to import computers via a file upload
Access the Import tool
Log in as an Admin and go to the ‘Admin’ section and then select ‘Tools’ - ‘Computer Tools’
Download the Template
Click on Import from file.
- Download the provided template file (CSV format)
- The template includes the necessary columns for computer configuration.
Configure Computer details
| name | friendly name of PC must be unique |
| Id name | the NetBIOS name of the computer - we do not use this for name resolution but as an identifier which is unique on the network |
| location | The location for your computer - please note the location must reside in MyPC cloud prior to import. |
| default duration | The default booking duration (This should be a whole number e.g. 60 for 60 minutes) |
| preparation time | The amount of time in minutes that is blocked before the next booking to prepare for use. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes). If you do not wish to use this set this a 0 |
| no show wait time | The amount of time in minutes the PC will wait for the user to turn up to the booking. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) |
| immediate | Do you wish to allow immediate bookings - 0=No 1=Yes |
| advanced | Allow users to make advance bookings - 0=No 1=Yes |
| queuing | Allow users to join a queue - 0=No 1=Yes - Please note PCs can only be queued if they are in a queued location |
| level1 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 10 for 10 minutes) |
| level 2 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) |
| level 3 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 1 for 1 minutes) |
| logging level | Used to enable client logs for troubleshooting options are Off/Debug |
| welcome message | Show welcome message to users on client - 0=No 1=Yes |
| aup message | Show an acceptable usage policy message to users on a client - 0=No 1=Yes |
| allow auto reboot at logoff | Set the computer to reboot at logoff/end of session – 0=No 1=Yes |
| inactivity timeout | If the PC is left idle without keyboard or mouse movement this timeout in minutes will try to lock the workstation (This should be a whole number e.g. 10 for 10 minutes) |
| lock timeout | Once the PC is locked this timeout in minutes will be used to log the user off the PC (no warnings). (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) |
| tags | Optional Add PC tags here, if multiple tags need to be defined to a single resource delimit them using ; |
| description | Optional description of the PC. |
Upload the file
Once your CSV file is ready you can upload it.
If successful, you will see a confirmation message. If any errors MyPC Cloud will provide an error file to review.
