We implemented Swif MDM as an Enterprise Application with Mobility MDM features under Azure. This supports automatic enrollment, which is an Entra ID solution.
If you want to use Swif's Entra ID solution, please continue below to enable Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment with Swif. There is no difference between Swif's Entra ID solution and Swif's silent installer. Both can help to auto-enroll Existing and New Windows computers.
What Is Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment?
Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment is a Windows provisioning service that helps IT teams:
Automatically enroll devices during Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE)
Eliminate manual device imaging and setup
Enforce security and compliance policies from first boot
Support zero-touch deployments for remote employees
With Swif.ai, Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment devices are enrolled directly into Swif.ai for device management.
Prerequisites
Before setting up Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment with Swif.ai, ensure the following requirements are met.
Supported Devices
Windows 10 or later
Devices must support Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Your organization must use Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to support Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment.
Minimum License Requirement
To enable MDM mobility (MDM and WIP) in Microsoft Entra ID, the minimum required license is: Microsoft Entra ID P2
This license is required to:
Enable MDM mobility settings
Allow third-party MDM providers (such as Swif.ai)
Support automated enrollment workflows
Start a Free Trial
You can start a free trial of Microsoft Entra ID P2 from the Azure Portal:
Sign in to the Azure Portal
Go to Microsoft Entra ID
Navigate to Mobility (MDM and WIP)
Start the Entra ID P2 free trial
Enable MDM mobility for your users
Note: Microsoft Intune is not required to use Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment with Swif.ai.
Steps to connect
To connect your purchased Windows laptop with automated enrollment, please follow these steps:
Step 1: CDW partnership link (Optional)
(Optional) Add this partnership (with CDW) by clicking this link. Note: A user with Global Admin permission is required to accept the relationship (An error will show up on this link if they are not an admin.)
Step 2: Connect Azure to Swif.ai
Connect Azure on Swif's Settings > Integrations page:
Click Connect to authorize your Azure account with Swif.
Step 3: Configure the Azure Mobility (MDM and WIP)
That's all on the Swif side. Let's move on to configure the Azure Mobility (MDM and WIP).
Key Notes
Microsoft Intune is not required: Microsoft Automated Device Enrollment operates independently of Intune, so utilizing Intune as the primary method for device enrollment isn't necessary. However, for those who wish to continue using Intune for initial device setup before transitioning to Swif, we offer a Silent Installer to facilitate seamless enrollment into Swif.
Microsoft Entra ID P2 is required to enable MDM mobility
CDW or reseller partnerships are optional
Internet access is required during initial device setup
Troubleshooting Tips
Confirm Entra ID P2 license is active
Ensure the device hardware hash is uploaded correctly
Confirm the device has internet access during OOBE