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Default Assignments

Learn how to configure default DEP profiles and Smart Enrollment assignments for different device types in Applivery using Apple Business Manager.

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TL;DR

Configure default DEP profiles and Smart Enrollment assignments for different device types in Applivery using Apple Business Manager for streamlined device enrollment.

If you link Apple Business Manager with Applivery, you can choose the default DEP Profile or Smart enrollment assignments by device type. For example, you will be able to assign your organization’s iPhone devices to one DEP Profile and Smart enrollment and iPad devices or Mac computers to different ones.

Applivery Default Assignments

Once in the Applivery Dashboard, go to your Settings section (1) and locate Apple Setup (2) in the left-hand menu.

apple setup

In the Default assignment section, click the device type dropdown menus, and choose the default DEP Profile or Smart enrollment for that device type.

If you choose none for a device type, you’ll need to manually assign those devices later.

default assignment

Complete the Setup with Apple Business Manager

1
Enter Customer Numbers and Reseller Numbers

Before you can manage default device assignments, you need to enter your Apple Customer Numbers or the Reseller Numbers of your participating Apple Authorised Reseller or carrier.

Click your user account at the bottom of the left sidebar and choose Preferences (1) from the dropdown menu.

If this is your first time adding an Apple Customer Number or Reseller Number, you can click Devices in the sidebar and then click Add.

Apple Business Manager Preferences | Applivery

Click MDM Server Assignment (2), then click Edit (3) next to Customer Numbers. From the dropdown menu, choose either Apple Customer Number or Reseller Number, enter the number, and then click Add (4).

When you enter your Apple Customer Numbers, omit any leading zeros. If the Add button is missing or dimmed, the information may already be saved.

Apple Business Manager MDM Server Assignment | Applivery
Warning

The Apple Customer Number or Reseller Number that you entered will appear as pending. Please note that verification and approval of customer numbers may take up to five days.

2
Choose Default Device Assignments

In MDM Server Assignment (5) preferences, click Edit next to Default MDM Server Assignment.

Click the device type dropdown menus, choose the default MDM server for that device type, then click Done (6).

If you choose None for a device type, you’ll need to manually assign those devices later.

Apple Business Manager Auto Assignment | Applivery

Key Takeaways

  • Linking Apple Business Manager with Applivery enables default device assignments.
  • You can assign different DEP profiles and Smart Enrollment settings based on device type.
  • Manual assignment is required if no default is selected for a device type.
  • Adding Apple Customer Numbers or Reseller Numbers is necessary for ABM integration.
  • Verification of customer numbers may take up to five days.