Software Types

A Software Type defines the nature of a Software Asset's existence.

To view the Software Types page, navigate to Admin > Asset Management > Software Types.

Here, you can view the default software types and add custom ones. By default, Motadata provides six out-of-the-box Software Types:

• Unidentified: Software with unknown sources.
• Shareware: Software that runs on a free trial.
• Prohibited: Software that is not allowed to be used.
• Freeware: Software that is free to use.
• Managed: Software that requires license and compliance management.
• Excluded: Software that does not require management.

Add Software Type

To add a software type, follow these steps:

1. Click the Add Software Type link. A popup window will then appear.
2. Enter the Name.
3. Click Save. The software type will be added to the list. Once added, you can edit and delete the software type if required. You can only edit the default software types and not delete them.

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This operation requires administrative rights.