Introduction
If your devices are already managed by N-able N-central, you can deploy the Level agent through N-central's Automation Manager without touching each device individually.
⚙️ PREREQUISITES
Devices enrolled in N-able N-central
Access to N-central's Automation Manager
A Level account with permission to add devices
ℹ️ NOTE: This deployment method is provided as a convenience. We recommend testing on a small group of devices before deploying broadly.
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Install via N-able N-central
Option 1: Import the Pre-Built Policy
Level provides a pre-built N-central automation policy (.amp file) that's ready to upload. Download it, review its contents, then follow the steps in the Run the Automation section below to assign it to devices.
⚠️ WARNING: Review the contents of the .amp file before uploading to your N-central server.
Option 2: Build the Policy Manually
If you prefer to create the automation policy from scratch in Automation Manager:
Step 1: Create the Policy
In N-central, open Actions → Automation Manager.
Create a new policy and give it a name and description (e.g., "Install Level Agent").
Step 2: Add the PowerShell Script Step
In the categories pane, expand Extensions and drag Run PowerShell Script into the workspace, between the Input and Output sections.
Select the Script tab.
Step 3: Add the Install Command
In Level, open the Device Listing and click Add new device.
Select Windows and optionally select a device group.
Copy the install command from the One-line command tab.
Paste the command into the script area in N-central.
Replace the install key value in the command with the variable
$Level_Group.
Step 4: Create the Input Parameter
Select Input at the top of the policy editor.
Create a new input parameter named
Level_Groupwith the same display name.
Step 5: Link the Parameter to the Script
In the PowerShell Script block, select Input Parameters.
Create a new input parameter named
Level_Groupwith the same display name.In the Value field, click the link icon.
Select Input Parameters at the top and Level_Group at the bottom to link them.
Step 6: Upload the Policy
Select File → Upload to send the policy to your N-central server.
Running the Automation
Once the policy is uploaded (either the pre-built .amp or one you created manually):
In N-central, select the company and site you want to target.
Go to the All Devices page and select the devices where you want to install Level.
Choose Add Task → Run an Automation Policy.
Select the Level policy.
In the details page, paste your Level install key into the
Level_Groupfield.
The PowerShell script runs within a few minutes. Devices appear in your Level Device Listing as the installs complete.
FAQ
Devices ran the policy but aren't showing up in Level — what happened? Check N-central's task execution log for errors. Common causes: the PowerShell script was blocked by an execution policy or AV/EDR tool, or the device couldn't reach
downloads.level.io. See AV/EDR False Detections and Offline Troubleshooting.Can I target specific device groups in N-central? Yes — on the All Devices page, select only the devices you want to target before adding the task. You can also scope by company and site before selecting devices.
What does the
Level_Groupvariable contain? It's your Level install key — the token that links devices to your Level account and optionally assigns them to a specific device group. Get it from Add new device → Windows in Level.Can I deploy to macOS or Linux devices through N-central? The policy as described uses the Windows PowerShell installer. For macOS and Linux, you'd need to adapt the script to run the appropriate shell command for each platform.