Device Hub Overview

Last updated: Jun 16, 2026, 2:21 PM

Access and navigate to Device Hub in Toast Web to manage device status, enable and view connections, and troubleshoot.

Device Hub is a centralized view in Toast Web for managing the status, connections, alerts, and serial numbers of every terminal, handheld, and printer at your restaurant. Use Device Hub to confirm devices are online, find a serial number, troubleshoot a device that is offline or not appearing, and manage device subscriptions.

 

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TLDR About Device Hub

Device Hub is a single page in Toast Web that lists every terminal, handheld, and printer at your restaurant, along with each one's online or offline status, serial number, last seen time, IP address, and any active alerts. It is the fastest place to confirm a device is online, find a device's serial number for troubleshooting, see which devices are inactive, and start a chat with Customer Care about a specific device. Device Hub is part of Support Center in Toast Web.

 

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Required Permissions

You must have the Sales Reporting 4.1 permission to access and use Device Hub in Toast Web. To manage device licensing from Device Hub, you also need the Financial Accounts 8.1 permission to remove a subscription and the Toast Shop Purchases 8.5 permission to purchase a subscription.

 

For more information on permissions, see the Permissions Reference Guide.

 

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Access Device Hub in Toast Web

Log in to Toast Web and select Device Hub on the left-hand navigation rail.

 

You can also navigate to Device Hub through Support Center. To learn more about Support Center, see Get Started With Support Center.

 

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What You See in Device Hub

When you open Device Hub, a table appears listing the devices at your restaurant. Each row represents one device.

 

Default Columns

Your Device Hub lists the following columns by default:

  • All of your devices by name
  • Online or offline status
  • Serial number
  • Last seen time (when the device last contacted Toast's servers)
  • Enabled connections (with a green checkmark showing the active connection)
  • IP address
  • Alerts

 

Additional Columns

You can add more columns by selecting Columns. The following columns of data are available to add:

  • MAC address
  • Mode
  • Firmware version
  • Toast POS version
  • Device ID

 

Note: Viewing these additional columns may require scrolling horizontally.

 

Filters and Search

Within Device Hub, you can filter the list by Device type:

  • Terminal
  • Handheld
  • Printers

 

You can also filter by Device status, selecting Online or Offline.

 

To find a specific device, enter the device name or serial number in the Find Device search field.

 

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Device Status: Online, Offline, and Inactive

A device's status reflects the last time it contacted Toast's servers:

  • Online—the device has contacted Toast's servers recently
  • Offline—the device has not contacted Toast's servers for more than six minutes
  • Inactive—the device has not contacted Toast's servers for two days or more

 

The Toast Web version of Device Hub shows all of your devices, including devices that have been inactive for more than 30 days. The Toast Now version of Device Hub shows only devices seen in the last 30 days, so a device that has been inactive for more than 30 days no longer appears there.

 

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Device Details Page

Selecting any device in Device Hub navigates you to that device's details page. The information shown depends on the device type.

 

Terminals and Handhelds

For terminals and handhelds, the device details page shows:

SectionContents
Current IssuesStatus, alerts, and issue details
Connection InformationEnabled connections
Device InformationName, model, serial number, device ID, primary mode, auto-fire device status, and PCI compliance
VersionSoftware details

 

Printers

For printers, the device details page shows the same sections as terminals and handhelds, plus printer-specific details:

SectionContents
Current IssuesDocuments any previous problems with the selected printer
Connection DetailsCompares on-device information against the information in your Toast Web printer setup
Prep Station Set UpDisplays assigned prep stations
Device InformationDevice name, device model, and serial number
VersionSoftware version

 

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Why a Device Is Not Showing in Device Hub

A common situation is when a newly connected device—most often a printer—does not appear in Device Hub. A device appears in Device Hub only after it has successfully connected to your network and contacted Toast's servers, so a device that has never connected, or that is having a network or setup issue, will not be listed.

 

If a new or existing printer is not showing in Device Hub, see Printer Setup Overview for setup checks, and Get Help: My Printer Isn't Working for printer troubleshooting steps. For network connection issues, see Get Help With Printers Going Offline.

 

If a handheld, terminal, or other device is not appearing after setup, confirm the device is powered on and connected to the same network as your other Toast devices, then wait several minutes for it to register. If it still does not appear, contact Customer Care.

 

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Transfer Existing Subscriptions and Remove Inactive Devices

If you’d like to see how long a device’s subscription remains, see Device Status: Online, Offline, and Inactive in Device Hub.

 
The following information in this section, as well as "Purchase a Subscription for a Device," and "Transfer a Subscription to Another Device," only applies if your devices are enrolled in device licensing and if you see licensed devices in your Device Hub.
 

You can also manage device subscriptions directly in Device Hub. If a device's subscription has expired, it is linked in a pink banner at the top of the page. You can also find affected devices in the Device software subscription column, where they are marked with a pink REQUIRED button.

 

If you don't see the Device software subscription column, select the [gear icon] Columns and check Device software subscription to make it visible. If you don't see this option, contact Customer Care.

 

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Purchase a Subscription for a Device

In the Device software subscription column, select Purchase for the device you want to license and follow the instructions.

 

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Transfer a Subscription to Another Device

If you'd rather move an existing subscription from one device to another:

  1. Locate the subscribed device.
  2. In the Device software subscription column, select View and manage.
  3. Select the Make changes dropdown, then Transfer a subscription.
  4. Select the device you want to apply the subscription to.
  5. Select Continue. You'll see a preview of the transfer.
  6. Select Submit to finalize the transfer.

 

To cancel a subscription for a device you no longer use, or to view device licensing status, see the Device Licensing FAQ. The Device Licensing FAQ explains what happens when a device becomes unlicensed and the 14-day grace period before an unlicensed device locks.

 

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Get Additional Support From Device Hub

If you need additional support, you can start a chat with Customer Care directly from Device Hub. Two paths are available:

  • In the Device Hub list, select the blue Toast icon in the Get Help column for the device you need help with.
  • On a device's details page, select the Start chat button.

 

When you start a chat from Device Hub, information about the selected device is automatically attached to the chat so Customer Care has the context to help you faster.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a device inactive versus offline?

If a device does not contact Toast's servers for more than six minutes, Device Hub marks it as Offline. If the device does not contact Toast's servers for two days or more, it is marked as Inactive. For how long a device remains listed in Device Hub, see Device Status: Online, Offline, and Inactive.

 

How do I remove an inactive device from Device Hub?

For how long a device remains listed in Device Hub, see Device Status: Online, Offline, and Inactive. If you want to cancel the subscription for a device you no longer use, see Device Licensing FAQ for steps to manage your device subscriptions.

 

Why is my new printer not showing in Device Hub?

A printer must successfully connect to your network and contact Toast's servers before it appears in Device Hub. If a new printer is not showing, see Get Help: My Printer Isn't Working for printer troubleshooting steps and Printer Setup Overview for setup checks.

 

Where can I find Device Hub?

Device Hub is in the left-hand navigation rail in Toast Web. Log in to Toast Web and select Device Hub. You can also navigate to Device Hub through Support Center.

 

Can I export Device Hub data?

There is no way to export Device Hub data.

 

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