MDM - How to enroll Apple Devices with Zero Touch Deployment?

What is an MDM?

A Mobile Device Management (MDM) system is software that helps companies securely manage and control devices like laptops and phones. It allows IT teams to remotely install apps, enforce security rules, and monitor devices to keep company data safe and compliant.

What options are there to enroll Devices?

There are two main ways to enroll devices into an MDM system:

• Zero Touch Enrollment: Devices are automatically configured and enrolled when turned on for the first time, requiring no manual setup. This process uses Apple Business Manager (ABM) to link devices to the company’s MDM before delivery, making setup fast and seamless.
• Manual Enrollment: Users or IT staff follow simple instructions to set up devices themselves. This is used when Zero Touch isn’t available for example for already purchased devices. Here is how you setup your Apple devices manually

How can I enroll Devices with Zero Touch?

Fleet supports companies throughout the entire Zero Touch enrollment process to make device setup effortless:

Prerequisites

• Validated Apple Business Manager account with added DUNS number. If you need help, our Fleet Experts are here to help.

Enrollment Process:

1. Link your resellers: Fleet will ensure devices you purchase are registered in your ABM account by your reseller, when possible. No work needed on your side.
2. Connect ABM to your MDM: Upload your MDM’s public key to ABM to establish a secure link. Fleet will support you and explain to you how you do that. You only have to do this step once for all your devices
3. Create Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) profiles: Configure enrollment settings, apps, and policies in your Fleet MDM Plattform.
4. Assign devices to ADE profiles in ABM: Devices receive these profiles automatically on startup.
5. Power on the device: Fleet will send the device directly to your employee and when first turned on, connected to the internet and work email and predefined password entered, the device contacts Apple’s servers and downloads the assigned settings—enrolling itself with zero manual steps needed.

With Fleet’s support, companies enjoy a seamless, fully automated device onboarding experience.

What can companies do with an MDM?

An MDM lets companies remotely manage their devices from anywhere. IT teams can push updates, enforce security policies and wipe data remotely if needed. This enhanced layer of security enables you to comply with many certificates such as ISO27001 as well as save hassle as no manual invention is needed for On- / Offboarding and standardized devices.

How does Fleet support me?

Fleet simplifies Zero Touch enrollment with:

• Integration with Apple Business Manager for automatic device registration
• Setup assistance to connect ABM with Fleet’s MDM platform
• A centralized dashboard to monitor device status and compliance
• Easy On- and Offboarding with Automatic Updates, App Installment, Firefall configuration, Hard disk Encryption…
• Expert support to guide your team through the process

With Fleet, deploying Apple devices is effortless and secure from day one.

If you have any more questions or want to learn more about the Mobile Device Management, look into our Support Page.