Intune iOS Supervised Mode: Benefits, Enrollment via Apple Business Manager

Explore Our Microsoft Intune Training →

Introduction

In this blog post, we explore the benefits of iOS Supervised Mode for IT admins managing iOS devices and walk through the process of enrolling devices via Apple Business Manager (ABM) with ITP Training‘s Microsoft Intune.

iOS Supervised Mode: Advantages Over Standard MDM Enrollment

Supervised mode offers additional device management capabilities compared to standard MDM enrollment, such as:

– Ability to remove activation lock
– Restrictions on AirDrop and Game Center
– Support for configuring Managed Apple IDs

Setting Up Apple Business Manager and Connecting to Intune

To begin, ensure you have an Apple Business Manager account set up. Follow the steps below to connect ABM with Intune:

1. Sign in to Microsoft Intune.
2. Navigate to Tenant Administration > Connectors and tokens > Apple for Business.
3. Click on Configure, then Add Apple ID.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your ABM account.

Configuring ADE Enrollment Profiles for Supervised Mode

Next, create an Apple Device Enrollment (ADE) enrollment profile with supervised mode enabled:

1. Navigate to Tenant Administration > Devices > Enrollment Restrictions > Apple.
2. Create a new profile or edit an existing one.
3. Enable the option for Supervised Management.
4. Save and assign the profile to devices in ABM.

Managing Supervised-Only Restrictions in Intune

With the enrollment profile set up, you can now configure supervised-only policies in Intune:

1. Navigate to Tenant Administration > Devices > Configuration Profiles > iOS/iPadOS.
2. Create or edit a configuration profile with restrictions applicable for your organization.
3. Assign the profile to devices enrolled via ABM.

Troubleshooting ADE Enrollment Failures

In case of any ADE enrollment failures, consult the Intune documentation or reach out to ITP Training’s support team for assistance.

Conclusion

By leveraging iOS Supervised Mode with Apple Business Manager and Intune, you can improve your device management capabilities and enhance security for iOS devices in your organization. To learn more about Microsoft Intune, visit our Intune Training page today!

Key Takeaway: Apply the steps and concepts in this post to strengthen your Microsoft IT environment. Ready to go deeper? Explore our hands-on training below.

Explore Our Microsoft Intune Training →

Written by Mohammed Akhter

Founder of ITP Training. 50,000+ students trained across 30+ countries in Microsoft endpoint and cloud security. Learn more →