# Add devices to sites to optimize app distribution and network bandwidth

The **Add Devices to Site** remote action in Hexnode UEM allows administrators to assign devices to specific physical locations (Sites) to optimize network bandwidth and accelerate application deployment using local servers.

**What is a “Site” in Hexnode UEM?**
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A **Site** represents a distinct physical location within an organization, such as a branch office, local office, or remote workspace. Grouping devices into sites enables efficient management based on geography and network infrastructure.

Role of DAFS (Distributed Apps and Files Server)
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Assigning devices to a site leverages the **Distributed Apps and Files Server (DAFS)**, an on-premises server assigned to a specific site.

- **Function**: DAFS hosts enterprise applications locally for Windows and macOS devices.
- **Bandwidth Optimization**: Devices assigned to a site fetch apps from the local DAFS server instead of Hexnode’s cloud storage.
- **Performance**: This reduces internet bandwidth consumption and significantly speeds up app downloads, particularly in environments with limited internet connectivity.

**Step-by-Step Guide: Adding devices to a Site**
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Administrators can assign devices, users, device groups, user groups, or directory entities (Domains/OUs) to a site directly from the Hexnode console.
[![Use the Add Devices to Site action to assign devices to a site](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Remote-action-to-assign-devices-to-a-site.png "Remote action to assign devices to a site")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Remote-action-to-assign-devices-to-a-site.png)

1. Log in to the **Hexnode UEM console**.
2. Navigate to the **Manage** tab.
3. Choose the appropriate sub-tab based on the entity you wish to assign:  **1. Devices
    2. Users
    3. Device Groups
    4. User Groups
    5. Directory Services**
4. Select the target device(s), user(s), group(s), or domain(s)/OU(s).
5. Click **Actions > Group & Domains > Add Devices to Site**.
6. Select the desired **Site** from the list.
7. Click **Done**.

The selected devices (or devices associated with the selected users/groups) will immediately be assigned to the specified Site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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1. #### Can a device be assigned to multiple sites simultaneously?
    
    No. A device can only belong to one Site at a time. The Add Devices to Site action associates the device exclusively with the chosen Site.
2. #### What happens if the “Add Devices to Site” action is executed multiple times? 
    
    If the action is performed multiple times for the same device, the n**ew assignment replaces the previous one**. The device will only remain associated with the most recently assigned Site.
3. #### How can IT admins view the number of devices assigned to a specific Site?
    
    To view device counts per Site:
    
    
    1. Navigate to **Admin > Sites and DAFS > Sites**.
    2. Select the desired **Site**.
    3. Locate the **Client devices** column to see the current count of assigned devices.
    
    [![Number of client devices that have been added to Sites using the Add Devices to Site action](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Devices-added-to-sites-using-the-Add-Devices-to-Site-action.png "Devices added to sites using the Add Devices to Site action")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Devices-added-to-sites-using-the-Add-Devices-to-Site-action.png)