Managed Apple ID

A Managed Apple ID is an Apple ID that is created and managed by an organization or institution for its employees, students, or other members. It facilitates organizations to deploy and manage Apple devices, apps, and services.

Managed Apple IDs are created using Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager. Managed Apple ID and associated password is used to enroll Apple devices to BigFix MCM and BigFix Mobile and can be used to access Apple services such as iCloud, the App Store, and Apple Music.

Managed Apple IDs allow organizations to maintain control over the devices and data used by their employees or students. This helps to ensure that data is secure and that devices are used in compliance with organizational policies.

Managed Apple IDs enable organizations to distribute apps and content to users, configure device settings, and manage software updates remotely.

For Apple user enrollments, the user must have a Managed Apple ID and Federated AD credentials through the associated Apple Business Manager account.

How to create a Managed Apple ID

To create a Managed Apple ID, you need to access either Apple Business Manager for a business or Apple School Manager for an educational organization.

Apple Business Manager
Here are the steps to create a Managed Apple ID using Apple Business Manager:
  1. Go to the Apple Business Manager website and sign in with your administrator account.
  2. Click on "Accounts" in the sidebar and select "People."
  3. Click on the "+" button in the upper right corner and choose "Create New User."
  4. Enter the user's first name, last name, and email address.
  5. Select the role you want to assign to the user (e.g., manager, staff, student).
  6. Choose whether you want to create a new Managed Apple ID for the user or assign an existing one.
  7. If creating a new Managed Apple ID, choose a username and password for the user.
  8. Optionally, you can add additional information such as phone number and address.
  9. Click "Create" to create the Managed Apple ID and send an invitation to the user.
Apple School Manager

Here are the steps to create a Managed Apple ID using Apple School Manager:

  1. Go to the Apple School Manager website and sign in with your administrator account.
  2. Click on "Accounts" in the sidebar and select "Students" or "Staff."
  3. Click on the "+" button in the upper right corner and choose "Add New User."
  4. Enter the user's first name, last name, and email address.
  5. Select the role you want to assign to the user (e.g., teacher, student).
  6. Choose whether you want to create a new Managed Apple ID for the user or assign an existing one.
  7. If creating a new Managed Apple ID, choose a username and password for the user.
  8. Optionally, you can add additional information such as phone number and address.
  9. Click "Add" to create the Managed Apple ID and send an invitation to the user.

Once the users accept the invitation and set up their Managed Apple ID, they can use it to access Apple services and enroll in BigFix MCM and BigFix Mobile.