Apple enrollment types

Each type of Apple device has a unique enrollment process:

  • iOS enrollment types:
    • New devices: DEP enrollment for company-owned devices purchased from Apple or an authorized reseller can be automated using KACE Cloud. For more information, see Enrolling Apple devices in KACE Cloud with Apple DEP and the related video.
    • Devices not purchased through reseller: Enrollment for devices not purchased through a reseller can be completed using the Supervised Mode process in KACE Cloud. For more information, see Enrolling iOS devices in Supervised Mode and the related video.
    • Personal devices (BYOD): Personal iOS devices can be enrolled in KACE Cloud by installing a mobile device management profile on the device. For more information, see Enroll personal iOS devices and the related video.
  • macOS enrollment types:
    • New devices: DEP enrollment for new macOS devices can be completed by linking your KACE Cloud account with DEP, then completing the process. For more information, see Enrolling Apple devices in KACE Cloud with Apple DEP and the related video.
    • Personal devices (BYOD): Personal macOS computers can be enrolled in KACE Cloud by installing a mobile device management profile on the computer. For more information, see Enroll personal macOS devices.
  • tvOS enrollment types: 
    • New devices: DEP enrollment for new tvOS devices can be completed by linking your KACE Cloud account with DEP, then completing the enrollment process. Overview instructions can be found in Enrolling tvOS devices. For more information, see Enrolling Apple devices in KACE Cloud with Apple DEP and the related video.
    • Devices not purchased through reseller: Enrollment for devices not purchased through an authorized reseller can be completed using Apple Configurator 2 to add a device into DEP. For more information, see Enrolling tvOS devices.
    • Manual: To create and install configuration profiles on your devices without DEP, an admin can use Apple Configurator 2. For more information, see Enrolling tvOS devices.