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Using the Console
This section provides information about using the SOTI MobiControl console to perform the various management tasks.
About the SOTI MobiControl Console
Searching for Devices
Search for and filter devices in the Devices view using keywords, device groups, or advanced queries to locate and manage assets.
Searching With Keywords
Search for devices in the Devices view by entering keywords in the search bar.

Welcome to SOTI MobiControl 2026.0 Help
SOTI MobiControl is an enterprise mobility management solution designed to help you efficiently manage your organization's devices. Use the SOTI MobiControl Help Center to explore its full range of features.
What's New in SOTI MobiControl
Setting Up SOTI MobiControl
This section provides instructions for installing, activating, and upgrading SOTI MobiControl instances.
Using the Console
This section provides information about using the SOTI MobiControl console to perform the various management tasks.
- About the SOTI MobiControl Console
  - SOTI MobiControl Components
  - Finding Your Way Around the SOTI MobiControl Console
    Navigate the SOTI MobiControl web console using the sidebar to access views, administrative tools, and support options for managing your environment.
  - Searching for Devices
    Search for and filter devices in the Devices view using keywords, device groups, or advanced queries to locate and manage assets.
    - Searching With Keywords
      Search for devices in the Devices view by entering keywords in the search bar.
    - Searching With Properties
      Create advanced search queries in SOTI MobiControl by combining device and extended properties with logical or Boolean operators. Use categories, filters, and exclusion options to refine results and locate devices with precision.
    - Device Search Index
- Using Stella
- Managing Users
- Managing Devices
- Managing Configurations
- Managing Applications
- Managing Data
- Managing Certificates
  Manage and deploy digital certificates in SOTI MobiControl, including manual uploads and dynamic certificates issued via integrated certificate authorities.
- Monitoring Devices
- Troubleshooting Device Issues
- Generating Reports
- Managing System Settings
- Other Features
- SOTI MobiControl Console Reference
System Health
View vital system stats in a variety of interactive, up-to-date charts and tables.
SOTI MobiControl Administration
This section provides information about how to perform various administrative tasks related to SOTI MobiControl. These tasks include monitoring your SOTI MobiControl system, changing deployment settings, integrating SOTI MobiControl with third-party applications, and performing various modifications that extend SOTI MobiControl beyond its standard configuration.
Using Package Studio
This section provides information about how to use SOTI MobiControl Package Studio to create data packages for devices.
Using Script Commands
Send scripts and execute commands on your devices with SOTI MobiControl. Script commands are supported on the following platforms:
Using SOTI MobiControl Stage
This section provides information about how to use SOTI MobiControl Stage to quickly and easily enroll devices.
Cloud Link Agent
Glossary
Notices

Searching With Keywords

Search for devices in the Devices view by entering keywords in the search bar.

Enter any word or set of words into the Devices search bar. SOTI MobiControl lists the devices that match the search term. SOTI MobiControl scans the values of device properties to match your search term. These properties are a subset of the device properties available in the Device Information panels as strings.

You can use broad keywords, for example, Apple, or specific ones such as a device ID. However, with broad searches, you may get unintended results. Searching for Apple returns both iOS and macOS devices, but it can also return Android devices with the Apple Music app installed. Therefore, keyword searches are most effective when using specific values such as serial numbers or device IDs.

Tip: To filter devices by properties, see Searching With Properties.

A keyword search using a device ID as a search term

A keyword search using the term "apple" for a broad search.

Examples

Refer to the following sample device data set to see how SOTI MobiControl performs searches using different types of keywords.

Table 1. Sample Devices
#	Device Name	OS Version	Device Family	Serial Number
1	Timothy Smith's iPhone	11.0	Apple	AABBCCEEDD
2	Sara's Nexus	5.0	Android Plus	1122334455
3	Tim Thompson's Desktop	10.0	Windows Modern	ZZYYXXWWVV
4	Jane's iPad	10.3	Apple	A1B2C3D4E5

The following searches return these results:


This keyword	Returns these devices
AABBCCEEDD	1
Tim	1, 3
apple	1, 4
iOS 10	No results
Jane, Tim	No results