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Add device groups from Workspace ONE

Last updated September 25th, 2024

This procedure describes how to connect to your Workspace ONE account and select the device groups you want to sync with Knox E-FOTA.

This procedure assumes that you have the prerequisites needed to connect to Workspace ONE.

You can only sync Smart Groups from Workspace ONE.

To add device groups from Workspace ONE:

  1. Sign in to the Knox Admin Portal. In the left sidebar, click Knox E-FOTA.

  2. Go to EMM groups and then click Connect EMM.

    connect emm

  3. Select Workspace ONE.

  4. Enter your credentials. You can authenticate in two ways:

    • For Basic authentication, enter the following:

      • Username — Username of your Workspace ONE account.
      • Password — Password of your Workspace ONE account.
      • URL — Your Workspace One URL followed by /API/MDM.
      • API Key — REST API key created using the Workspace ONE console. For information on how to create this key, see Create a REST API key on Workspace ONE.
    • For OAuth, enter the following:

      • Client ID — The client ID generated in your Workspace ONE console.
      • Client secret — The client secret generated in your Workspace ONE console.
      • URL — Your Workspace One URL followed by /API/MDM.
      • API Key — REST API key created using the Workspace ONE console. For information on how to create this key, see Create a REST API key on Workspace ONE.
      • Region-specific Token URL — The token URL specific to your region on Workspace ONE. See how to find your region-specific token URL.
  5. Click Connect. The device groups from Workspace ONE are loaded.

  6. Select the device groups you want to sync to Knox E-FOTA. Only Samsung devices are shown in the device groups.

    Syncing device groups

  7. Click Add E-FOTA Groups.

    The device groups are added to Knox E-FOTA and their details are synced from your EMM. Once the sync is done, you can click on a device group name to view the devices in that group.

    • You can’t modify device group information on Knox E-FOTA. This is only possible through your EMM’s console. Every 24 hours, device group information is synced from your EMM to Knox E-FOTA. You can also do a manual sync by clicking Sync now at the top-right corner of the EMM groups tab.

      The sync status and Auto-sync button

    • The Last synced on time updates when you sync changes from a group using Manage EMM groups, Sync now, or Periodic Auto Sync.

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