You'll be trading certificates between ABM and your MDM so they can talk, but this process is usually illustrated step-by-step and is easy to follow (click generate, copy file, repeat).
Jamf is positioned as enterprise Apple device management and feels intended for businesses that use Mac desktops in addition to mobile devices, price-wise.Addigy and Mosyle are good alternatives, and the latter of those two is what we went with as they were much cheaper (at the time haven't checked recently). If you get it set up with them, your devices will automatically be tied to your account, which saves you hours of hassle up-front - and a solid chunk of time whenever you purchase a new device through that vendor.In ABM (Apple Business Manager), in Settings > Device Management Settings > Customer Numbers, you'll need to enter their Reseller ID so they can push devices to your account.
#Using apple configurator to add devices to dep verification#
Aside from the DUNS number, they'll need an authorization contact, whom they'll contact as part of a verification process.Īfter that, or while you wait, discuss DEP (Device Enrollment Program) with the vendor (if they're an authorized reseller). This is not instant, and requires some information you may not have at the moment, so do this ASAP. It's been said already but get an Apple Business account setup. Yes, Apple Configurator 2 is a Mac-only 'desktop' application that, among other things, can add devices to your ABM account.