Description
Jamf Now offers two options for volume purchasing app license assignment, device-based and Apple Account-based (user-based).
Device-Based Assignment
Volume Purchased apps can be distributed to devices without an Apple Account using device-based app assignments. This is the easiest method, without extra steps required by the user. Jamf Now uses device-based assignment for eligible devices by default.
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User/Apple Account-Based Assignment
This method assigns the app license to a user's Apple Account. A Volume Purchasing invite must be sent, and a user must accept with the Apple Account and password.
To switch to Apple Account-based assignment:
Go to More Settings > Apps and choose Apple Account-based assignment.
Ensure the box for Invite users to associate their Apple Account with volume purchasing at time of enrollment is checked.
Click Save Settings.
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Side By Side Comparison
Device-Based Assignment | User-Based Assignment |
App assigned to device serial number | App assigned to Apple Account. |
No Apple Account required to be logged into device. | Apple Account required to be logged in to device. |
No user registration needed. | Apple Account must be associated with Volume Purchasing via acceptance of registration. |
App can only be used on one device. | App can be downloaded and used across devices using the Apple Account. |
App does not appear in App Store purchase history. | App appears in App Store purchase history. |
App data NOT included in iCloud or iTunes backup. | App data included in iCloud and iTunes backup along with local user documents and settings. |