Network Device template

What this template is

The Network Device template stores router, switch, or firewall admin console access. Enable it under Settings → Category templates → Infrastructure & IT.

When to use it (and when not to)

Good fits

• Core switch or firewall admin credentials
• Admin console URL plus IP for dual lookup
• Serial number and asset tag for hardware inventory

Use something else instead

Everyday workflows

• Record admin console URL and IP address for on-call runbooks.
• Use password generator for device admin rotation where policy allows.
• Tag items by site or rack via Vault tags.

Fields at a glance

What you need

Steps

1. Unlock your vault and open Settings → General → Category templates.
2. Under Infrastructure & IT, toggle Network Device On.
3. Open Assets and Add asset → Network Device.
4. Fill required fields and Save.

Tips and common mistakes

• Enable pack first—Network Device is not a core builtin.
• Do not paste secrets into Secure Note—you lose masking, validation, and share hard-blocks.
• Clipboard auto-clear applies to copied secrets—paste within 30 seconds.

Related

• Enable category template packs
• Manage assets