We’ve added a new Device Name Auto-Renaming configuration to Smart Device Groups so you can standardize computer names automatically based on assigned users and device attributes.

What’s new

In the Create New Device Group flow (Smart Group) and in Device Group Details → Overview, you can now configure:

1. Device name format

   • Define a custom naming pattern using variables (e.g. user, device model, serial number).

   • Insert variables via clickable chips; they’re added at the cursor position.

   • Hyphens (-) are automatically added between variables for consistent formatting.

   • The format is fully editable (insert, delete, and change order).

2. Rename trigger

   • Choose when Swif should automatically rename devices in the group:

     • On assignment or when joining this group

     • On assignment only

     • When joining this group only

3. If device has no assigned user

   • Define fallback behavior when a device isn’t assigned to a user:

     • Keep current computer name

     • Use group name + serial number

     • Use device model + serial number

4. Duplicate name handling

   • Add unique suffix if a duplicate name exists: when enabled, Swif appends a numeric suffix to avoid collisions (e.g. Sales-MacBook-1234-2).

Behavior & data

• The Device Name Auto-Renaming settings are part of the device group’s configuration.

• Values are saved when you create or update the group and are shown read-only in Device Group Details → Overview.

• The UI is wired to the existing create/update Device Group payload and will respect your stored configuration going forward.

• Related help docs:

  • Device Name Auto-Renaming for Smart Groups: Device Name Auto‑Renaming for Smart Groups | Help Center | Swif.ai

  • Creating Smart Device Groups in Swif: Creating Smart Device Groups in Swif | Help Center | Swif.ai