Enabling the Apple Volume Purchase Program

You can enable or the Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) on selected MDM Servers.

Before you begin

You must obtain the Apple VPP token. Download the token from the Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager by using your Apple ID that is associated with your organization that is enrolled in the VVPP.

About this task

The VPP token is required to link your organization's Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager account to BigFix Mobile. You use BigFix Mobile to distribute apps and books to devices in your organization.

Procedure

  1. To enable the VPP, log in to the WebUI as a Master Operator.
  2. Click Apps > MCM.
  3. On the Admin tab, select Apple Volume Purchase Program > Toggle VPP.
    Enable/Disable Apple VPP
  4. Click Edit Devices and select the MDM servers on which to enable the Apple VPP.
  5. Click the toggle button to enable the VPP.
  6. Under Apple VPP Token, click Add Files to navigate and locate the downloaded .vpptoken file.
  7. Click Deploy.

Results

You enabled the VPP on the selected MDM server. You can add and distribute VPP apps using App Catalog.