Run Automated Task On demand

You can manually run a task near real-time on one or more devices using the All Devices view.

You cannot use the Run Automated Task option for disabled Automated Tasks.

Agent Run Automated Task behavior

Windows Agent
  • Task runs in near real-time
  • Uploads the results within a few minutes of the task completing
  • Automated Tasks with an expired schedule can also be triggered with the Run Task command

Mac Agent 2.3.0 and later
  • Task runs in near real-time
  • Uploads the results within a few minutes of the task completing
  • Automated Tasks are queued on devices that are offline when the Run Task command is issued. When a device comes back online and reports back to N-sight RMM, the Run Task action is initiated.
  • Pending Tasks are stored up to 31 days and then removed if not applied

To run a task on a single device:

  1. On the All Devices view North-pane, right-click the device and select Task > Run.
  2. Select a task and select Next.
  3. Confirm the target device and click Run Task.

    4. A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target device.

    You can also run a task by selecting a device in the North-pane and then using the Tasks tab in the South-pane.

To run a task on multiple devices:

  1. On the All Devices view North-pane, multi-select the target devices.
  2. Right-click one of the selected devices.
  3. Go to Task > Run.
  4. Select a task and select Next.
  5. Confirm the target devices and click Run Task.

    6. A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target devices.

To run a task on devices for a Client or Site:

  1. On the All Devices view Client list, right-click the target Client or Site and select Task > Run.
  2. Filter tasks by either Servers, Workstations, or both.
  3. Select a task and select Next.
  4. Confirm the target devices and click Run Task.

    5. A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target devices.