This guide will walk you through the steps to enroll Apple devices into Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) using Apple Configurator. Additionally, we’ll cover how to enable Shared iPad, a feature that allows multiple users to sign in to the same iPad for shared usage.
Prerequisites
An Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account.
Apple Configurator installed on your Mac.
Devices to be enrolled should be factory reset or new.
Steps to Enroll Apple Devices Using Apple Configurator
Step 1: Open Apple Configurator
Connect the iOS/iPadOS devices to your Mac via USB.
Open Apple Configurator on your Mac.
Step 2: Prepare the Device for Enrollment
In Apple Configurator, select the devices you want to enroll.
Click Prepare in the toolbar or select it from the Actions menu.
In the Prepare window:
Choose Manual Configuration.
Select Add to Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
Check the box for Allow devices to pair with other computers if applicable.
Click Next.
Sign in to your Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account.
Select or create a Mobile Device Management (MDM) server for the devices.
Assign the device to the server.
Step 4: Prepare the Device
Complete the preparation process in Apple Configurator by following the on-screen instructions.
Once complete, the device will appear in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
Enable Shared iPad for Multi-User Mode
A shared iPad allows multiple users to sign in to the same device, ideal for shared workspaces or educational settings.
Step 1: Add the Device to Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager
Ensure the device is already added to ABM or ASM following the steps above.
Step 2: Enable Shared iPad
In your MDM platform, configure a profile with the Shared iPad feature:
Go to the MDM console and create a new configuration profile.
Select Enable Shared iPad under iPad-specific settings.
Set user quotas and specify the maximum number of users if supported by your MDM.
Assign the profile to the enrolled iPads.
Once the device receives the configuration profile, the Shared iPad feature will be enabled.
Final Steps
After enrolling devices, check the status in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager to confirm the devices are listed under your account.
Verify the Shared iPad functionality by testing multi-user sign-in on the iPads.
FAQs
Q: Do I need an MDM to enable Shared iPad?
Yes, enabling Shared iPad requires configuring a profile via an MDM solution.
Q: Can I disable Shared iPad after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable Shared iPad by removing the configuration profile from your MDM.
Q: What happens to user data in Shared iPad mode?
User data is securely stored and isolated. Data from one user will not be accessible to others.
If you have any further questions or encounter issues, feel free to contact Swif Support at support@swif.ai or via our Support Center.