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Device Group: Automatic Device Account Provisioning

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Feature Overview


This feature enables automatic management of user accounts on devices within a Device Group in the Swif platform. It is designed to streamline onboarding and offboarding, ensuring that device access is tightly controlled and aligned with company policies.


Key Features

1. Automatic User Account Provision

  • Auto-Provision:
    When a device is added to a Device Group, the system automatically creates a new user account for the device owner if one does not already exist on the device.

  • Auto-Deprovision:
    When a device is removed from a Device Group, the corresponding user account is automatically deleted from the device if it exists.

2. Standardized User Account Naming

  • Naming Format:
    The user account name is automatically set to the format:
    ​{deviceOwner_firstName}-{companyName}
    This format is enforced and cannot be changed by the user, ensuring consistency across all managed devices.

3. Default Password Management

  • Password Entry:
    When configuring a Device Group, administrators must specify a default password for the automatically created user accounts.

  • Password Validation:
    The system validates the default password during Device Group creation or editing to ensure compliance with security requirements.


Practical Use Cases

  • Employee Onboarding/Offboarding:
    When an employee joins, their work account is automatically created on their assigned device. When they leave, the account (and all associated data and licenses) is removed, leaving the device otherwise unaffected.

  • Pre-Provisioning Devices:
    Devices can be pre-configured with user accounts, software, and policies before being handed to users, regardless of whether the device was purchased through Swif or another vendor.


If you have questions about using this feature or need help with setup, please contact Swif Support.

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