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title: Manage Edge Devices
slug: manufacturing-connect-edge/manage-edge-devices
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createdAt: 2022-09-27T17:24:42.000Z
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You can manage edge devices by navigating to **System **>** Device Management**. 

To deactivate the Manufacturing Connect Edge device from Manufacturing Connect, see [Deactivate an Edge Device](docId\:ehDiCMDavegBvVeP_wWCS). 

# Manage Edge Devices

The Manage section gives you the option to reboot and reset Manufacturing Connect Edge. 

- **Reboot**: You can reboot the Manufacturing Connect Edge device. 
- **Reset**: Revert the edge device to its factory settings. All edge device configurations are removed and Manufacturing Connect Edge returns to its original state before any configurations were created.

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**Important Factory Reset Behavior: **Performing a factory reset on a Manufacturing Connect Edge device will revert it to its original state. 

The following occurs during a factory reset:

- All configurations, user settings, and stored data are permanently erased.
- The device license remains intact and is not removed during the reset.
- The device will require reconfiguration and reactivation after the reset, except for the retained license.
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# Software Update

The Software Update section allows you to upgrade by either uploading an update file or downloading the update file. See [Software Updates](docId\:bf-N2dX-QA5qPTkxGAFfN) to learn more. 

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