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Jamf School Enrollment Guide for iPhones and iPads

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Description

When it is time to enroll iOS or iPadOS devices in Jamf School, there are two options for institutionally owned devices: on-device enrollment or Automated Device Enrollment.

Automated Device Enrollment

On-Device Enrollment

  • This is the preferred enrollment method for most organizations.

  • It offers the fullest range of management capabilities since devices will be supervised.

  • The Jamf School MDM profile will be non-removable.

    • Note if added to Apple School Manager using Apple Configurator, the profile will be removable the first 30 days after enrollment.

Requirements:

  1. An Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager account exists for your organization.

  2. The device is added to your Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager either by the vendor or using Apple Configurator (requires wiping the device).

Adding an iOS Device to Apple School Manager with Apple Configurator

Use one of the guides below (depending on what type of device you have available) to add devices to Apple School Manager.

Use this option if:

  • you do not have an Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager account or

  • a device cannot be added to your Apple School Manager account

Enrolling with On-Device Enrollment

Follow the steps listed in Enrolling Devices in User Enrollment or On-Device Enrollment in the Jamf School Documentation.

Enrolling with Automated Device Enrollment

Expand each section to learn more about the steps in that section.

Step 1: Automated Device Enrollment Integration in Jamf School


The Automated Device Enrollment token needs to have been uploaded to Jamf School and be syncing with Apple School Manager.

This can be verified under Organization > Settings > Automated Device Enrollment.

Step 2: Assign Devices to Jamf School MDM Server in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager


To enroll in Jamf School, devices in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager must be assigned to the Jamf School MDM server. Follow the steps below to verify/assign devices.

  1. Log into Apple School Manager with a user that has permissions to change Device Assignments.

  2. Click Devices.

  3. Search for the device(s) we want to enroll in Jamf School.

  4. If the device is already assigned to your Jamf School MDM Server continue with step 3. if the device is unassigned or assigned to a different MDM Server, click Edit MDM Server.

  5. Select the box for Assign to the following MDM and choose the Jamf School MDM server from the list.

  6. Click Continue.

  7. Click Confirm.

  8. Devices assigned to your Jamf School MDM server in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager will show in Jamf School under Devices > Automated Device Enrollment. You may need to perform a sync for the devices to show.

Step 3: Create and Assign Automated Device Enrollment Profiles in Jamf School

  1. Verify if any Automated Device Enrollment profiles exist for your organization under Profiles > Automated Device Enrollment.

  2. If some have already been created review the settings configured and adjust as needed. If new profiles are needed follow the steps in Automated Device Enrollment in the Jamf School Documentation.

  3. Verify devices have a profile assigned under Devices > Automated Device Enrollment. Profiles can be assigned manually on this page or using a placeholder CSV (which would also allow you to add devices to static device groups if you use those for scoping).

Step 4: Enrolling the device in the Setup Assistant


Once an Automated Device Enrollment Profile has been assigned, you can walk the devices through the Setup Assistant to enroll. iPhones and iPads that are already setup will need to be wiped to return to the Setup Assistant.


In the Setup Assistant, we should see a Remote Management screen after connecting to a network.

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