---
title: Run host data collection for an agent
description: Collect data on the host being monitored by an agent. Manually collecting host data ensures that the host's files are up to date.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-operations-management/agent-client-collector/collect-host-data-agent.html
release: australia
product: Agent Client Collector
classification: agent-client-collector
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Enabling ACC data collection, ACC deployment - shared between servers and endpoints, Configuring Agent Client Collector, Agent Client Collector, IT Operations Management]
---

# Run host data collection for an agent

Collect data on the host being monitored by an agent. Manually collecting host data ensures that the host's files are up to date.

## Before you begin

Role required: agent\_client\_collector\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Agent Client Collector** > **Agents**.

2.  Underneath the check box icon \[Omitted image "check-box-icon.png"\] Alt text:, hover next to an agent and select the check box that appears.

    Repeat this step for all agents for which you want to collect data.

3.  Select the arrow next to the **Actions on selected rows...** drop-down and select **Collect host data**.


## Result

Data is collected for the specified agents. The collection status is indicated in the page's **Host data collection** column.

**Parent Topic:**[Enabling Agent Client Collector data collection](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-operations-management/agent-client-collector/data-collection-enabling.md)