> # Using Device Aliases or FC Aliases

> You can change whether DCNM-SAN uses FC aliases or global device aliases from DCNM-SAN Client without restarting Cisco DCNM for SAN.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To change whether DCNM-SAN uses FC aliases or global device aliases, follow these steps:

> 1. Click Server > Admin.

> You see the Admin dialog box.

> 2. For each fabric that you are monitoring with Cisco DCNM for SAN, check the Device Alias check box to use global device aliases, or uncheck to use FC aliases.
> 3. Click Apply to save these changes or click Close to exit the dialog box without saving any changes.

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