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title: External Device Database Integration for Devices and Device Tree Structure
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-1-0/external-device-database-integration-for-devices-and-device-tree-structure
description: Learn how the import configurations in our external device database enhance the functionality of Single Connect by enabling automatic recognition and efficient retrieval of instances with their hierarchical structure. Discover how the device import proces
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createdAt: 2022-07-26T14:50:28.000Z
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The external device database import configurations allow Single Connect to automatically detect and discover instances with their tree structure. When the device import job runs, the new additions to the device tree and the devices are synchronized into the Single Connect Device Structure.