# What Are Default Devices in Netmaker?

This article explains what default devices are in Netmaker.

In **Netmaker**, **default devices** are those automatically connected to any new network created within the platform. These devices—often servers or key nodes—are pre-configured to automatically join new networks without needing manual intervention, streamlining the process of scaling and managing mesh networks.

## How Default Devices Work in Netmaker

* Automatic Network Connection\
  When a new network is created, default devices instantly connect to it without additional configuration. This ensures critical devices stay connected across new networks.
* Simplified Network Setup\
  Network administrators don’t have to manually add devices to new networks. Default devices are automatically included when a new network is created, saving time and reducing errors.

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## How to Make a Device a Default Device in Netmaker

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### Log into the Netmaker Dashboard

Access the Netmaker Dashboard where your devices (or nodes) are managed.
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### Select the Device

Choose the device you want to set as a default device from the list of available devices. In this guide we will make the web-prod device a default device.

![Select device](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/al371us8/1288761633/d86ead67c3216f4a88d94caf4406/Screenshot+from+2024-12-09+18-05-13.png?expires=1769018400\&signature=f4d3e690520ee219e2331245146e440f3c9e26417b54eb360bed7cef36fe4429\&req=dSIvHs54nIdcWvMW1HO4zRl%2Fha5ZGjdxFtukWjAf6fmXHwTtX%2BOnpNzKCiT9%0ATtXA%0A)
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### Edit Device Settings

Hover over the three dots and select **Edit** to access the configuration options, or click on the device, hover over **Device Settings**, and click **Edit**.

![Edit device settings](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/al371us8/1288766037/0804f1ee7443921bca8ecd41e327/Screenshot+from+2024-12-09+18-06-45.png?expires=1769018400\&signature=9c515130be2adbe82ca13466ff071e25d04fc88c3607687e00a395b6066e51e2\&req=dSIvHs54m4FcXvMW1HO4zdcnWjjMRvp6zotdTlkM1OhFbUDZAjVhvmEfllmh%0A7iwq%0A)
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### Go to Device Settings and Enable Default Device Option

Click on "Go to Device Settings" and look for the setting labeled **“Default Device”**.

![Go to device settings](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/al371us8/1288778120/be40964fbd664e52288d9377fb10/Screenshot+from+2024-12-09+18-11-15.png?expires=1769018400\&signature=34a2c7405c02f018103bd848730132f60b80132854f21d9daabebae992c5d4bd\&req=dSIvHs55lYBdWfMW1HO4zdbUMMWorRYMr%2BpYeoejHWjJ3Tpkghp5OsAq4%2Fdt%0AE75V%0A)
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### Enable the Default Device Toggle and Update

Enable the **Default Device** toggle and click **Update Device** to save the change. The device will now automatically join any new networks created in Netmaker.
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If you need to revert a device from being a default device, follow the same steps and disable the **Default Device** toggle, then click **Update Device**.


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