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.
Prerequisites
An Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account.
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.
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.
If you have any further questions or encounter issues, feel free to contact Swif Support at support@swif.ai or via our Support Center.