# Finding vSphere UUID for vSphere VM in Clarity UI

## Problem

There can be a use-case where vSphere UUID for a VM is needed. It can be used for monitoring or automation purposes.

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed OpenStack - v3.6.0 and Higher

## Procedure

There are two ways to accomplish this in the Clarity UI

1. You can find the vSphere UUID by clicking on an individual VM instance in the Clarity UI under Instances tab and note down the "Openstack ID"

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2. A user can view the UUIDs for all the instances by enabling the Openstack ID as a Column in the Clarity UI. This can be done by browsing to "Instances View" -> Click on the "Settings" button in the right corner -> Add Openstack ID field -> Click on "Save".

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![](https://support.platform9.com/attachments/token/PqKwSHUg06nuDLuFs9YlwdN9i/?name=inline1653886097.png)

Now you can view the instance UUIDs for all the VM instances in the Clarity UI.


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