# Connecting and Managing Devices

A device is any computer connected to Device Protection through an installed agent. Once connected, Aikido automatically detects and monitors the packages installed on that device.

## Connecting a device

1. Go to [Device Protection and open the Devices](https://app.aikido.dev/endpoint-protection/devices) tab.

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2. Click `Connect Device` in the top right.
3. Follow the setup instructions to install the agent on the device.

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Aikido Device Protection is currently only available for MacOS. Windows and Linux are coming soon.
{% endhint %}

Once the agent is installed, the [device will appear in your device list](https://app.aikido.dev/endpoint-protection/devices) with an Active status.

## Device List

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Show a list of all devices connected and each device in the list shows:

* Name: The device name and owner (e.g. "Kate Davis' Windows PC")
* Agent Status: Whether the agent is currently active or offline
* Last seen: How recently the device checked in
* User Group: Which group the device belongs to (e.g. Marketing, Product, Sales)

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Agents are shown as active if they've been online in the last 72 hours
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## User groups

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[User Groups for Aikido Device Protection](/aikido-device-protection/deploying-aikido-endpoint/user-groups-for-aikido-endpoint.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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