# ManageEngine Asset Explorer

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

Manage Engine Asset Explorer IP address.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 5432).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Domain

Domain FQDN.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Database

Base database.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Username

Value provided username in Manage Engine Asset Explorer db host.

{% hint style="info" %}
**"Read"**\
The user must have "Select" and "List" privileges.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

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### Password

The Password of the provided username.
{% endstep %}

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### Region Name

Region of the assets that will be fetched.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Custom Query

Custom query to be used.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Hostname**\
You may choose to proceed with your own query; however, please beware that your query should give as primary field LastSeen as last seen field and FirstSeenDate as first seen field.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Components to Fetch

Components such as Monitor, Server to be fetched. By default, we're only fetching workstations. You're allowed to enter multiple values.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ Attention\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
{% endhint %}


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