# How to get the Device Instance Path for Removable Devices?

**Last Updated On**: 26 Jun 2026  
**3 minutes read**

Every USB device has a unique ID. This ID is assigned to devices by the system to identify them easily. You can identify the Device Instance ID of a device by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Search for Device Manager in the control panel.

   ![dip1](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip1.png)

2. From the list of devices, expand the list of devices for which you would like to obtain the Device Instance Path. (For example: if you want to identify the Device Instance ID of a mobile phone that you have connected to the computer, expand portable devices and follow the next step.)

   ![dip2](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip2.png)

3. Right click on the device type and choose properties.

   ![dip3](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip3.png)

4. Click on the Details tab.

   ![dip4](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip4.png)

5. In the drop-down box, select **Device Instance ID** or **Device Instance Path** (refer to the figure below).

6. You can now view and copy the Device Instance ID for a specific device.

7. In the drop-down box, select **Parent** or **Parent Device Instance Path** (refer to the figure below).

8. 

   ![dip5](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip5.png)

9. You can now view and copy the Parent Device Instance ID for a specific device.

## To view all connected Device Vendor ID, Product ID and Serial Number in the Temporary Access Portal :

1. Go to Agent Tray icon and click on view Temporary Access Portal.

2. In the Temporary Access Portal, click on Select Device.

![dip6](https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/images/dip6.png)