Every Device in Xyte is associated with a Device Model that defines its capabilities, Commands, Configuration, and the Digital Products it supports.

At registration, each Device presents a Hardware Key that the platform uses to match the Device to its Device Model. For better security and tracking, create multiple Hardware Keys per Device Model (see below).

Managing hardware keys

Hardware Keys are managed in the Partner Portal on the Hardware Keys tab of the Device Model details page (Partner Portal → Models → select model → Hardware Keys).

From this tab you can create new Hardware Keys, revoke existing ones, and monitor each key's usage by registered Devices.

Key safety

A Hardware Key must be kept secret. A leaked key lets attackers spoof Devices on the manufacturer's account, which corrupts reported state and could be abused for spam or DDoS attacks.

To contain that risk, generate a separate Hardware Key per production batch and set the expected Device count when creating the key. Distribute keys only to personnel directly involved in manufacturing.