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Where exactly is allow fast switching?

  • July 20, 2026
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Hey guys, 

I checked devices under administration and below is what I see:
 


And there’s another devices manage > devices below is what I see:
 

I already have a bot agent installed on my windows laptop. where exactly can I find the switching option?

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Aaron.Gleason
Automation Anywhere Team
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  • Automation Anywhere Team
  • July 20, 2026

@spandana 4141 It will automatically switch when you connect your Bot Agent to the new control room. 


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  • July 20, 2026

@spandana 4141 It will automatically switch when you connect your Bot Agent to the new control room. 

I tried to connect and its downloading a new bot agent.


In the settings > Dei​​​​​​vices > credentials I already saving my device specific username and password. After saving, i don’t see any default devices or local device options to connect to.


If i try to install the agent again, it’s asking for an permission elevation. 


Aaron.Gleason
Automation Anywhere Team
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  • Automation Anywhere Team
  • July 20, 2026

@spandana 4141 Check your Settings > Apps > Installed apps to verify the Bot Agent is installed on this computer.

If it is, you may have installed with only local credentials. In that case, you will have to uninstall and reinstall the Bot Agent. I recommend installing for “All Users” which does require privilege elevation.

On the other hand, a Bot Agent may not be necessary for everything you’re doing as part of the AIAE Cert. Only Task Bots and testing AI Skills requires a Bot Agent. Everything else does not.


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  • Navigator | Tier 3
  • July 20, 2026

@spandana 4141 Check your Settings > Apps > Installed apps to verify the Bot Agent is installed on this computer.

If it is, you may have installed with only local credentials. In that case, you will have to uninstall and reinstall the Bot Agent. I recommend installing for “All Users” which does require privilege elevation.

On the other hand, a Bot Agent may not be necessary for everything you’re doing as part of the AIAE Cert. Only Task Bots and testing AI Skills requires a Bot Agent. Everything else does not.

Ahhh.. I see your point. Let me try installing it for all users.