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N-central

N-central gives MSPs and IT teams one console to monitor, patch, secure and remotely support Windows, macOS, Linux and network devices at scale.

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Overview

N-central discovers and imports managed devices, then applies monitoring, patching, configuration and security policies from one console. Technicians can connect remotely to servers, workstations and mobile devices, run scripts, and automate workflows with drag-and-drop logic. Embedded Power BI reporting, the N-zo AI assistant and an MCP server extend daily operations. Items such as script scheduling and Azure resource management are still listed as in development.
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Product

Awards and recognitions
  • Name
    Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools
    Organizer
    Gartner
Demo Url
n-able.com/product-demos
Solution Kind
Platform

Who it is for

Organization Types
  • Business
Roles
  • Administrators

Images

N-central Device Details view (official marketing image)1 / 1

N-central Device Details view (official marketing image)

N-central Device Details screen showing device specifications, active issues and a patch summary

Features

Remote Monitoring & Management

Monitor, patch, script and remotely manage endpoints across customers

Automate remediation with rules, templates and the drag-and-drop Automation Manager

Categories: MSP

Backup and Recovery

Delivery method: Integration

Cloud-native data protection for servers, workstations and Microsoft 365 offered alongside N-central

Categories: MSP

Server Monitoring

Monitor servers, workstations and network devices in one view

Remote Access/Control

Remote access to servers, workstations, mobile devices and networks

Live chat, PIN-based connection and remote background access

More details & conditions: Remote Access/Control

Audit trail and session summary details

Categories: MSP · Remote Monitoring and Management

Patch Management

Patch Microsoft updates including out-of-band, and 350+ third-party applications

Patch Linux and Mac devices on a flexible schedule

More details & conditions: Patch Management

Automated approvals, wake-to-patch and offline patching for closed networks

Categories: MSP

Configuration Management

Create default configuration policies and automate security settings

Deploy and enforce endpoint standards through templates and rules

Categories: MSP · IT Management

IT Reporting

Embedded Microsoft Power BI dashboards with pre-built and custom analytics

Drill-down reports with data export and scheduling

Categories: IT Management

Remote Access/Control

Remote access to servers, workstations, mobile devices and networks on Windows, Mac and Linux

Live chat with or without a remote session

More details & conditions: Remote Access/Control

Remote background access that avoids disrupting users

Audit trail and session summary details

Categories: IT Management

Real-Time Monitoring

Monitor Windows, macOS, Linux and network devices with active dashboards and alerts

Self-healing monitoring with notification templates

Categories: IT Management

Real-time Alerts

Smart notifications routed to the right person

Active dashboards and alerts with notification templates

Categories: Remote Monitoring and Management

Patch Management

Patch Microsoft and 350+ third-party applications

Patch Linux and Mac devices

More details & conditions: Patch Management

Scheduled, on-demand and wake-to-patch deployment

Categories: Remote Monitoring and Management

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Deployment Management

Deploy software and security tools across devices

Automated EDR deployment and application install or uninstall policies

Categories: Remote Monitoring and Management

Network Monitoring

Monitor Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Juniper, SonicWALL and other network devices

Custom monitoring for MIB-enabled devices and SSH-based automation

Categories: Remote Monitoring and Management

Device Management

Auto-discover and import managed devices

Manage Windows, macOS, Linux, network devices and Apple devices through MDM in one dashboard

Categories: Remote Monitoring and Management

Workflow details

Targets
  • Name
    Windows, macOS, Linux and network devices
    Description
    Servers, workstations and network devices managed from one console
  • Name
    Apple mobile devices
    Description
    MDM for macOS, iPadOS and iOS with Apple Business Manager integration

Categories: MSP · Remote Monitoring and Management

Session
  • Name
    Remote session audit
    Description
    Complete audit trail and session summary details; session logs track scripts and chat logs

Categories: MSP · Remote Monitoring and Management

Access & availability

API operations and access

Programmatic access to N-central through REST APIs

GraphQL-based UEM MCP server connecting AI tools to live N-central data

Limits to check
  • Device creation through POST /api/device is listed as in development.

Technical details

API

API access conditions
  • REST API device creation via POST /api/device is on the roadmap as in development.
  • MCP server actions run within existing N-central authentication, roles and permission scopes.
Access
Public
Documentation
n-able.com/developer-portal
Protocols
  • REST
  • GraphQL

AI

Action Permissions
  • Action
    Query N-central data and execute supported actions through the MCP server
    Permissions
    • Operates within existing N-central authentication, roles and permission scopes
    Target system
    N-central
Citations
Yes
Input Modalities
  • Text
Output Modalities
  • Text
Use Cases
  • Knowledge question answering
  • Report generation
  • Risk analysis

Deployment

Client Channels
  • Browser
  • API

Implementation

Delivery Mode
  • Self service
  • Vendor

Customization

Skill Level
  • No code
  • Low code
  • Developer required
Supported Scopes
  • Workflows
  • Reports
  • Dashboards
  • Automation scripts
  • Templates

Security

Access Models
  • Role based
Assurances
  • Kind
    Attestation
    Standard
    SOC 2 Type II
  • Kind
    Certification
    Standard
    ISO 27001
  • Kind
    Self declaration
    Standard
    HIPAA Type 1
  • Kind
    Self declaration
    Standard
    CMMC 2.0 ready

Support

Training Formats
  • Video
  • Webinar

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