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title: Manage Edge Devices
slug: litmusedge-v2/product-features/system/device-management/manage-edge-devices
description: You can deactivate, reboot, reset, and upgrade edge devices from the Device Management pane.
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createdAt: 2022-09-27T17:24:42.000Z
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You can manage edge devices by navigating to **System **>** Device Management**. 

To deactivate the Litmus Edge device from Litmus Edge Manager, see [Deactivate an Edge Device](docId\:cQ-3PT2XEYJrIebvTb6yq). 

# Manage Edge Devices

The *Manage *section gives you the option to reboot and reset Litmus Edge. 

- **Reboot**: You can reboot the Litmus Edge device. 
- **Reset**: Revert the edge device to its factory settings. All edge device configurations are removed and Litmus Edge returns to its original state before any configurations were created.

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**Important Factory Reset Behavior: **Performing a factory reset on a Litmus Edge device will revert it to its original state. 

The following occurs during a factory reset:

- All configurations, user settings, and stored data are permanently erased.
- The device license remains intact and is not removed during the reset.
- The device will require reconfiguration and reactivation after the reset, except for the retained license.
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/j9UMdnPU17RzXv2AyxbrA_image.png "Management options for edge devices")

# Software Update

The Software Update section allows you to upgrade by either uploading an update file or downloading the update file. See [Software Updates](docId:_AkKnwhlj_Ta7Axm4ZCkb) to learn more. 

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