PRTG Manual: Clone Object
If you want to duplicate an object with the same settings, you can clone it. Cloning is available for groups, devices, and sensors.
The following rules for cloning apply:
- The new object takes over all settings of the original object. This means, for example, that an auto-discovery starts automatically on a cloned device if this setting is enabled on the original device.
- A cloned device contains all objects of the original device, regardless of whether they produce working sensors or not. This often depends on the settings of the cloned device.
This behavior is different from creating a device template. - Cloned sensors initially show the Paused status to give you the chance to change any settings before monitoring starts. Check the settings and resume monitoring.
- You cannot clone fixed objects such as the root group, a probe device, or PRTG system-internal sensors.
- The user account that clones an object must have at least read access to this object and all objects underneath in the object hierarchy. The user group to which this user account belongs must have the permission to create all sensors that run on the device or group that they want to clone.
Right-click an object in the device tree and select Clone from the context menu to open an assistant.
If you want to clone a sensor, a faster way is to manage the manage device tree.
Clone Dialog for a Sensor
[Object] To Be Cloned
Several fields show information about the object that you want to clone. The available information varies depending on whether you clone a group, a device, or a sensor.
Name for New [Object]
Enter information for the new object as described below.
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
New [Object] Name |
Enter a name for the new object to identify it later, for example, in the device tree or in table lists. By default, PRTG uses the old name with the prefix Clone of.
|
New IP Address/DNS Name |
This setting is only available when you clone a device. Enter the IP address or Domain Name System (DNS) name for the new device. |
Service URL |
This setting is only available when you clone a device. Specify a URL that you want to open directly when you select Device Tools | Go to Service URL from the context menu of the device. For example, you can configure this option to call the address http://www.example.com/service.html. Enter a valid URL or leave the field empty. |
Parent [Object] for New [Object]
Use the object selector to select the object to which you want to add the cloned object. If you clone a group or a device, select a group. If you clone a sensor, select a device.
Click Continue to clone the object.
After you clone an object, you can see the following:
- If you clone a sensor, the Overview tab of the new sensor opens.
For more information about the Overview tab, see the Knowledge Base: What options do I have to review my monitoring data in detail?
- If you clone a group or a device, you stay on the same page.
- Cloned sensors initially show the Paused status to give you the chance to change any settings before monitoring starts. Check the settings and resume monitoring.
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