# lvmdevices > Manage the LVM devices file that lists block devices allowed for physical volumes. > More information: . - List devices recorded in the devices file: `sudo lvmdevices` - Add a device to the devices file: `sudo lvmdevices --adddev {{/dev/sdXN}}` - Remove a device from the devices file: `sudo lvmdevices --deldev {{/dev/sdXN}}` - Add a physical volume by its PVID: `sudo lvmdevices --addpvid {{PVID}}` - Remove a physical volume by its PVID: `sudo lvmdevices --delpvid {{PVID}}` - Update the devices file after device names change: `sudo lvmdevices --update` - Check the devices file for problems: `sudo lvmdevices --check` - Display version: `lvmdevices --version`