Use the command prompt on a device
The Direct Support Command Prompt enables you to type commands and view the results directly in the N-able N-central user interface. It is a fast and efficient method for performing specific functions without having to establish a separate remote control session.
This feature is only available for managed Windows devices with N-able N-central agents installed.
- Click Views > All Devices and click the Network Devices tab.
- Click the Name of a device.
- Click Tools > Click Command Prompt.
- Click Start Session.
- When the command prompt is displayed, type a command and press Enter.
- Click History to download a text file of the contents of the session.
- Click End Session when finished using the command prompt.
Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are available to save time when entering commands.
Keys | Function |
---|---|
Up arrow |
Scroll up through the list of previously-completed commands. |
Down arrow |
Scroll down through the list of previously-completed commands. |
Esc key |
Will either erase the current command line or close the command line history window if one is open. |
Tab key |
Automatically completes file or folder names. |
F3 |
Repeats last command. |
F7 |
Displays all previous commands in a command line history window. |
F9 |
Prompts to select a command line by a number displayed in the command line history window. |