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Miniserver

Quick Actions & Bulk Operations

Complete guide to Miniserver quick actions and bulk operations for first-level support

Quick Actions are one-click operations available directly from the Miniserver Details page, while Bulk Operations allow you to perform actions on multiple devices simultaneously from the device list view. Configure Exo Plugin Screenshot

Quick Actions (Miniserver Details)

Accessing Quick Actions

Location: Miniserver Details page → Quick Actions Card -> Dot Menu

Available Quick Actions

1. Reconnect Device

When visible: Device status is "Disconnected" or "Error"
Required permissions: Edit device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Verify device status shows "Disconnected" or "Error"
  2. Click "Reconnect" button (orange color)
  3. Choose method:
    • Automatic Pairing (Recommended):
      • Copy provisioning code
      • Paste in Loxone Config Exosphere Plugin
      • Save and upload to Miniserver
    • Admin Credentials (Legacy):
      • Enter Exo User (default: exo)
      • Enter Admin Username (default: admin)
      • Enter Admin Password
  4. Click "Reconnect"
  5. Wait for completion (status changes to "Connected")

2. Check Connection (Refresh Configuration)

When visible: Device had recent connection errors or configuration may be out of sync
Required permissions: Edit device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Check Connection" button
  2. Wait for completion
  3. Verify configuration updated in Device Details card

Expected result: Latest configuration synced from Miniserver

3. Manage Device

When visible: Device is in "Unmanaged" state
Required permissions: Edit device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Manage Device" button
  2. Confirm activation
  3. Complete reconnect process if prompted
  4. Verify management active in device status

4. Reboot Now

When visible: Device is connected
Required permissions: Edit device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Reboot now" button
  2. Confirm reboot in dialog
  3. Enter admin credentials if prompted
  4. Wait for restart (device goes offline temporarily)
  5. Monitor reconnection (automatic after 1-3 minutes)

5. Backup Now

When visible: Device is connected and backup permissions available
Required permissions: Exo user "Miniserver Backup" permission

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Backup now" button
  2. Choose backup type:
    • Standard backup: Full configuration
    • Custom settings: Adjust options (gear icon)
  3. Wait for completion (progress indicator)
  4. Verify backup created in Program Files section

6. Update Now

When visible: Firmware update available
Required permissions: Exo user "Miniserver Update" permission

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Update now" button
  2. Confirm update in dialog
  3. Wait for completion (device reboots automatically)
  4. Verify new version in Device Details

7. Fetch System Messages

When visible: Device is connected
Required permissions: Read device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Click "Fetch System Messages" button
  2. Wait for completion (brief spinner)
  3. Check System Status tab for new messages

Bulk Operations (Device List)

Accessing Bulk Operations

Location: Devices page → Device list view
Navigation: Devices → Select multiple devices → Bulk actions menu Bulk Operations Menu

Available Bulk Operations

1. Bulk Reconnect

Purpose: Reconnect multiple disconnected devices simultaneously
Required permissions: Edit device permissions on all selected devices

Step-by-step:

  1. Navigate to Devices page
  2. Select multiple devices using checkboxes
  3. Click bulk actions menu (three dots icon)
  4. Choose "Reconnect Selected"
  5. Confirm action in dialog
  6. Monitor progress in device list
  7. Verify all devices connected (green status)

2. Bulk Backup

Purpose: Create backups for multiple devices simultaneously
Required permissions: "Miniserver Backup" permission on all devices

Step-by-step:

  1. Select multiple devices in device list
  2. Click bulk actions menu
  3. Choose "Backup Selected"
  4. Confirm backup action
  5. Monitor progress (backups run in parallel)
  6. Verify backups created in Program Files

3. Bulk Update

Purpose: Update firmware on multiple devices simultaneously Required permissions: "Miniserver Update" permission on all devices

Step-by-step:

  1. Select multiple devices with available updates
  2. Click bulk actions menu
  3. Choose "Update Selected"
  4. Confirm update action
  5. Monitor progress (updates run sequentially)
  6. Verify all devices updated (check versions)

4. Bulk Refresh Configuration

Purpose: Check connection and refresh configuration for multiple devices Required permissions: Edit permissions on all devices

Step-by-step:

  1. Select multiple devices
  2. Click bulk actions menu
  3. Choose "Refresh Configuration"
  4. Wait for completion
  5. Verify configuration updated in device list

5. Bulk Reboot

Purpose: Restart multiple devices simultaneously Required permissions: Edit device permissions (admin credentials may be required)

Step-by-step:

  1. Select multiple devices
  2. Click bulk actions menu
  3. Choose "Reboot"
  4. Enter admin credentials if prompted
  5. Confirm reboot action
  6. Monitor reconnection (devices restart automatically)

6. Bulk Fetch System Messages

Purpose: Retrieve system messages from multiple devices Required permissions: Read device permissions

Step-by-step:

  1. Select multiple devices
  2. Click bulk actions menu
  3. Choose "Fetch System Messages"
  4. Wait for completion
  5. Check System Status for new messages

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