Device ID/PAC couple
As soon as the device is registered for the first time or re-registered in another independent group, the PAC changes (single use code).
How does it work?
A device has a unique Identifier called Device ID (4 bytes in hexadecimal, up to 8 hexadecimal digits representation, can be increased in the future). The leading zeros of this Device ID can be trimmed by the system.
It is also related to another unique number called PAC (Porting Authorization Code). The PAC is 8 bytes, 16 hexadecimal digits representation. The PAC proves the ownership of a device (ownership title) and only the current device owner knows it.
Where to find the PAC?
If you need to retrieve a device's current PAC number, access the Device information page:
- In the Device tab, enter the device identifier and filter.
- Click on the device identifier to access its informations page.
- The PAC is shown there.
Security recommendation
Anyone detaining a PAC may register a device that is yours. Please refrain from having it published or printed or engraved on or near a device.
Exporting the ID/PAC info for a device type
The user might find interesting to export in an CSV file the list of all ID/PAC couples of a given device type, in order to later import them elsewhere. For that, please proceed as follow:
- Find the desired Device Type
- Click on Associated devices tab on the left side menu
- Click on Export devices ID/PAC button
