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Chrome device custom attributes

sampapa — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:49:09 GMT

Hello,

I'm surprised to find that custom device attributes, similar to the custom user attributes available in Google Workspace, are not supported for Chrome devices. We require fields such as purchase order number, warranty information, device color, Is 1-to-1 and specialized specifications for effective device management.

Am I overlooking something? Why isn't there more widespread demand for custom device attributes?

Re: Chrome device custom attributes

kaned — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:54:09 GMT

I've never thought to look, but this is an awesome idea!

I also do not see this feature...

Re: Chrome device custom attributes

Olger — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:48:59 GMT

Not perfect, but you could use the description field for that. Ie: "PO=####,WarrantyExpiry=dd/mm/yyyy,color=pink,1to1=true".

You can then search those fields from Workspace. Or use a tool like GAT+ or GAM to search that field.

Re: Chrome device custom attributes

Kim_Nilsson — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:31:12 GMT

Exactly. There are four (4) open fields, which do not have to be used for what they are called. They can be used for anything at all. They are just text fields.

Location, Asset ID, User, Notes. They are not used for anything specific, and can contain any type of data, and also a lot of data. I don't know the upper limit, but it's quite a lot. Perhaps Notes has the highest limit, but I haven't tested.

Re: Chrome device custom attributes

Kim_Nilsson — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:34:04 GMT

With my free and open-source script for Google Sheets, you can easily manipulate those fields for many devices without paying for GAT+ or diving in the deep end with GAM7 (all Workspace admins should still at least learn how to swim 😁).

CB_Inventory

https://github.com/NoSubstitute/CB_Inventory/

Re: Chrome device custom attributes

sampapa — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:15:44 GMT

Hi, we already use the existing Location, Asset ID, User, Notes fields. I've considered using the notes field with an element style syntax such as:

<po>555333555</po> <color>red</color> <warranty>5</warranty> <type>staff</type>

I still would like Google to support custom fields. It would just make their product better and is common functionality found in other MDM or management solutions.

This data is fed into our main IT ticketing and inventory system.