Convert existing unattended robots to high density robots in RPA Hub

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read convert-robot-hdr.md
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Run multiple unattended automations simultaneously on a single machine by batch converting one or more existing robots to high density robots using the Actions on selected rows option.

Before you begin

You must do this task in the classic environment.

Familiarise yourself with the high density robot concept in RPA Hub. For more information, see High density robots in RPA Hub.

Only the unattended robots that are in New or Disconnected states and are not associated with any robot pool can be converted to high density robots.

When changing the robot type from high density robot to standard or vice-versa, you must reconnect the unattended robot to ensure seamless execution of automations.

Role required: sn_rpa_fdn.rpa_release_manager or sn_rpa_fdn.rpa_admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Robotic Process Automation > Administration > Robots.

  2. Select one or more unattended robots from the list.

    The selected robots must be in New or Disconnected states and must not be associated with any robot pool.

  3. From the Actions on selected rows drop-down menu, select Convert to High density robots.

    [Omitted image "convert-hdr.png"] Alt text: Convert to High density robots option in the Actions on selected rows drop-down menu.

  4. In the Machine Name field, enter the computer name of the physical or virtual machine that supports multiple user sessions and on which the Unattended Robot application is installed.

  5. In the Screen Resolution field, select the screen resolution for the user sessions used by the high density robots.

Result

The unattended robots are converted to high density robots with the state set to New.

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