Creating custom asset fields in NinjaOne

This section outlines how to create custom fields in NinjaOne to enable Two-Way Sync from within Lifecycle Manager.

Create custom fields in NinjaOne

In NinjaOne, custom asset fields enable Two-Way Synchronization of warranty dates.

  1. Sign in to NinjaOne with a System Administrator account.
  2. Within the NinjaOne menu, navigate to Home > Administration > Devices > Global Custom Fields.
    You must create two custom Date fields in your NinjaOne account:
    1. One labeled Purchase Date
    2. One labeled Warranty Expiration Date
  3. Click the Add button and choose Field.
  4. In the Create custom field window, enter the following information:
    1. In the Custom field, type * dropdown, select Date.
      Ninja_custom_field_Date.png
    2. Click Continue.
    3. In the Label* field, type Purchase Date (exactly as shown)
    4. In the Name * field, use the default entry of purchaseDate.
    5. Set the Definition Scope to Device.
    6. Leave Custom field is required unselected.
      Ninja_custom_field_Label_Name_Scope.png
  5. Click the Next button.
    1. Set the API Permission to Read/Write.
    2. Accept all other settings, and click Next.
      Ninja_custom_field_API_permission.png
  6. Add relevant details in the Description, Tooltip text, and Footer text fields, if desired.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Leave Filter Date Options to None.
  9. Click Create.
  10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for the Warranty Expiration Date field.
  11. In the Create Field window, enter the following information:
    1. In the Custom field, type * dropdown, select Date.
      Ninja_custom_field_Date.png
    2. Click Continue.
    3. In the Label* field, type Warranty Expiration Date (exactly as shown)
    4. In the Name * field, use the default entry of warrantyExpirationDate.
    5. Set the Definition Scope to Device.
    6. Leave Custom field is required unselected.
      Ninja_custom_field_Label_Name_Scope2.png
  12. Click the Next button.
    1. Set the API Permission to Read/Write.
    2. Accept all other settings, and click Next.
      Ninja_custom_field_API_permission.png
  13. Add relevant details in the Description, Tooltip text, and Footer text fields, if desired.
  14. Click Next.
  15. Leave Filter Date Options to None.
  16. Click Create.
Ninja_custom_active_fields.png

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