Discover Every Device on Your Network
Automatically find computers and other connected devices across your network and keep your IT asset inventory accurate with clear visibility into new and unmanaged systems.
Key Benefits of Asset Discovery
Full Device Visibility
See all active devices on the network in one place, so IT always knows what is connected and what may need to be managed.
Unmanaged Device Detection
Identify unknown or unmanaged devices early to reduce blind spots and improve security oversight across the environment.
Faster Device Onboarding
Quickly bring newly discovered devices into monitoring by deploying the NinjaOne agent, reducing manual work and speeding up setup.
Inside Asset Discovery
Scheduled Network Scans
Run network scans on demand or on a defined schedule to detect active devices within configured network ranges.
IP Range Scanning
Define IP ranges to scan and identify reachable devices connected to the network.
Centralized Discovery View
View discovered devices in a centralized console list to review what was detected and assess management status.
Agent Deployment to Discovered Devices
Deploy the NinjaOne agent to selected discovered devices to bring them under monitoring and management.
Asset Discovery in Action
Asset Discovery supports everyday IT operations by helping teams identify and manage devices across changing environments. Below are common scenarios where it delivers practical value:
Onboarding New Client Networks
When taking over a new network, IT teams can run a scan to quickly see what devices are connected. This helps build an initial asset inventory and identify which systems should be monitored.
Detecting Unmanaged Devices
If new computers are added without IT involvement, network scans help identify devices that do not yet have the NinjaOne agent installed, so they can be reviewed and managed.
Keeping Asset Inventory Updated
In environments where devices frequently change, scheduled scans help ensure the asset inventory reflects what is actively connected to the network.
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Related Resources
How to Discover Unmanaged Devices
In this article, we’ll discuss common methods for identifying and securing undiscovered and unmanaged devices, as well as implementing policies that minimize this particular threat.
How to Handle Devices Missed During Network Discovery
In this guide, we’ll cover the step-by-step process to identify missing network devices and standardize discovery practices across all client environments.
How to Manually Identify Orphaned Devices Across Tenants Using Portal Views and Filters
Today, we’ll show you how to manually audit and clean up orphaned devices without relying on scripts or automation.
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Asset Discovery FAQs
What is Asset Discovery in NinjaOne RMM, and why is it important?
Asset Discovery in NinjaOne RMM automatically identifies devices connected to a managed network and provides visibility into endpoints that are not yet under monitoring. It is important because it helps IT teams maintain an accurate asset inventory, detect unknown or unmanaged devices, and ensure all critical systems are properly managed and secured.
How does NinjaOne automatically discover devices across a network?
NinjaOne automatically discovers devices by scanning managed networks and identifying active systems using multiple discovery methods. These include network protocols such as SNMP, Telnet, and SSH, as well as Active Directory discovery to identify domain-joined computers.
Can Asset Discovery detect unmanaged or unauthorized devices?
Yes. NinjaOne Asset Discovery can detect devices connected to a managed network that are not currently being monitored, allowing IT teams to quickly identify unmanaged or unknown systems and decide whether they should be brought under management.
What types of assets can be discovered (endpoints, servers, network devices)?
NinjaOne can detect devices that respond to network discovery scans, including computers such as workstations and servers, as well as network devices that expose services like SNMP, SSH, or Telnet. This typically includes infrastructure such as printers, switches, and routers, helping IT teams maintain a more complete asset inventory.
How frequently does NinjaOne scan and update asset inventory information?
Network scans can be scheduled within NinjaOne, allowing IT teams to define how often discovery runs to identify new or existing devices on the network.
Does Asset Discovery require agents, or can it detect devices agentlessly?
Asset Discovery in NinjaOne uses network scanning to detect active devices on a managed network, which allows visibility into systems even if they do not yet have the NinjaOne agent installed.
How does automatic asset discovery improve IT security and compliance?
Asset discovery improves security and compliance by identifying devices connected to the network that may not yet be included in the IT asset inventory. By regularly scanning the network, IT teams can detect unknown systems and decide which assets should be reviewed, monitored, or managed to maintain better visibility and control over their environment.
Can discovered assets be automatically onboarded into monitoring and management workflows?
Discovered devices can be reviewed and then onboarded into monitoring by deploying the NinjaOne agent, allowing them to be fully managed within the platform.
What visibility and reporting are available for discovered devices?
NinjaOne shows discovered devices in a centralized view where IT teams can see which systems were detected and decide which ones should be managed.
How does Asset Discovery help IT teams scale operations across multiple locations?
Asset Discovery helps IT teams scale by automatically detecting devices across different networks, giving centralized visibility without manual tracking as the environment grows.