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# Downloading/Updating Metadata in Bulk

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You can download or update metadata for all devices in bulk using the Bytebeam console.

To download all device metadata in bulk:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Device Management Tab"> Click on the **Device Management** tab at the top. </Step>
  <Step title="Open Metadata Option"> Click on the **Metadata** option at the top. </Step>
  <Step title="Download All"> Select **Download All** to download all device metadata as a CSV file. </Step>
</Steps>

To download filtered metadata in bulk:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Device Management Tab"> Click on the **Device Management** tab at the top. </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Filters">
    1. Click on the **Filters** option at the top.
    2. Use the dropdown to search for and select a metadata key (e.g., City) or device shadow column (e.g., Mode).
    3. Enter a value (e.g., Bangalore for City or 100 for Mode) and press **Search** or **Enter**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Metadata Option"> Click on the **Metadata** option at the top. </Step>
  <Step title="Download Filtered Metadata"> Select **Filter Download** to download metadata for the filtered devices as a CSV file. </Step>
</Steps>

To update device metadata in bulk:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Device Management Tab"> Click on the **Device Management** tab at the top. </Step>
  <Step title="Open Metadata Option"> Click on the **Metadata** option at the top. </Step>
  <Step title="Download Update Template"> Select **Update** and download the template by clicking on the "Click here" link. </Step>
  <Step title="Update Metadata"> Fill out the downloaded CSV file with updated metadata values, then upload it and click on **Update Metadata**. </Step>
</Steps>

You will receive a success message once the update is completed.

## Important Info

<Note>Ensure the serial metadata key is included with unique values for each device when uploading the updated file if the serial key is set.</Note>
