Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP)
Overview
The Device Enrollment Program (DEP) is a part of the Apple Deployment Programs (ADP), which help businesses and educational institutions easily deploy and configure iOS and OS X devices.
DEP provides a fast, streamlined way to deploy institutionally owned iPad and iPhone devices and Mac computers that are purchased directly from Apple or participating Apple Authorized Resellers or carriers.
This guide will give you an overview of program features, explain how to enroll, and help you get started.
Program Features
DEP simplifies initial setup by automating mobile device management (MDM) enrollment and supervision of devices during setup, and enabling you to configure the devices without touching them. To further simplify the process, you can skip certain Setup Assistant screens so users can start using their devices right out of the box.
Mandatory and lockable MDM enrollment
Your iOS devices can be preconfigured to require automatic enrollment into MDM. This ensures that devices are configured based on your organization’s requirements, and guarantees that all users get those configurations on their devices. You can also lock users’ devices in MDM for ongoing management.
Zero-touch configuration for IT
With the Device Enrollment Program, large-scale deployments of iPad, iPhone, and Mac are seamless. Automate mobile device management (MDM) enrollment for every device, so that when activated, they are immediately configured with account settings, apps, and access to corporate services over the air. There’s no need for staging services, and no need for IT to physically access each device to complete setup.
Wireless supervision
Through the Device Enrollment Program, businesses are able to supervise corporate-owned iOS and tvOS devices over the air. Supervision provides a higher level of device management, allowing additional restrictions from turning off iMessage or Game Center to customizing specific configurations and features.
Streamlined Setup Assistant
The Device Enrollment Program makes it even easier for users to get set up on iPad, iPhone, or Mac. IT configures devices through a management solution, and users are guided through the activation process with the built-in Setup Assistant. IT can further streamline setup by specifying that certain steps in Setup Assistant be skipped — such as screens for Apple ID, passcode, or terms of service.
How to Create your DEP Account
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1) Create your Apple ID
Visit https://appleid.apple.com and create your account.
Apple will send you an email with a verification link you must click on to activate the account.
2) Go to the DEP Page
Visit https://deploy.apple.com, and sign in using the email address and password associated to your Apple ID.
3) Complete the Enrollment Form
Page 1: Your Contact Information (use a corporate email here, not a free account from gmail, yahoo, etc)
Page 2: Contact information of another person who can verify you are authorized to enroll your organization in the Program.
Page 3: Company Details and Mac Business Solutions’ DEP Reseller ID (1BBEDD30)
Page 4: Review Details and Enroll
