How to Edit Device Notes for Device history tracking in Microsoft Intune

Creation date: 10/23/2026 9:24 AM    Updated: 10/23/2026 9:27 AM
Learn how to efficiently manage device information by editing notes for specific Windows machines within the Microsoft Intune portal. This guide provides a quick walkthrough to help you update internal documentation or status details for your managed assets.

  1. Go to Microsoft Admin Center https://admin.cloud.microsoft/#/homepage
  2. In the left hand menu go to Microsoft Intune\ Devices
  3. On the Devices Overview page click All Devices
  4. Enter the Device Name (serial id from bottom of machine) in the Search box
  5. Click on the Device Name link
  6. Click on the Properties tab in the middle of the Device page
  7. Click the Edit link
  8. In the notes section you can enter any notes and information you want about the device.  This is a good place to track who the device was issued to, if and when it was repaired, if and when it was reissued etc. 
  9. Click the Next button and then the Save button to save your changes
For all things related to your work device-- often a Thinkbook or Surface Pro. Includes your peripherals, like your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on.