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Device groups

Device groups are used to categorize devices. They help you to manage devices efficiently as you can carry out tasks on a group rather than on individual devices.

A device always belongs to exactly one device group. You assign a device to a device group when you add it to Sophos Mobile.

Tip

Only group devices with the same operating system. This makes it easier to use groups for installations and other operating system specific tasks.