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device.logoff

Sends a logoff request to one approved connected client.

CategoryDevice Management

ComponentServer console

Riskcritical

Requires reasonYes

Last verified2026-07-13

Allowed Sources

Lanview ConsoleLocal Server ConsoleBatch

Description

Sends a logoff request to one approved connected client. Creates a tracked PowerAction command. The Client starts the OS logoff action. Authenticated named-pipe admin sessions may run this through the shared command processor. Not allowed from Startup.lvb.

Syntax

device.logoff <deviceId|machineName> /force

Parameters

Parameter	Use	Description
`<deviceId\|machineName>`	Required	DeviceId or unique MachineName; DeviceId is required when MachineName is ambiguous.
`/force`	Required for one syntax form	Required.

Permissions

devices.logoff

Audit Events

Command

Server, Client and Studio Involvement

Needs review

Common Issues

The command may require an authenticated server console or named-pipe admin console session.
Targeted commands may fail if a device is offline, unapproved or not eligible.

Troubleshooting Notes

Needs review.