# Edge devices

Use the MK.IO portal to onboard an edge device, inspect fleet status and device locations, open a remote device UI, update software, and collect recovery or support data. The **Edge** section provides a unified device list and a map of registered device locations.

## Device lifecycle

- [Onboard edge devices](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/on-board-fleet-devices)
- [View device information](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/display-device-information)
- [Access the remote device UI](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/access-the-remote-device-ui)
- [Update device software](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/update-device-software)
- [Manage configuration backups](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/configuration-backups)
- [Create support packages](/mkio/how-to/managing-edge-devices/support-packages)

Use the [Fleet API Guides](/api-guides/how-to/fleets) for device management, backups and restores, and software update automation.