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About Apple Accounts

An Apple Account gives users access to Apple services such as iCloud, the App Store, iMessage, and Find My.

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Types of Apple Accounts

There are two types of Apple Accounts, each with a different purpose in the Apple ecosystem.

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Personal Apple Accounts

Individuals create personal Apple Accounts for personal use. These accounts provide access to personal data and services on devices. Users manage their own account settings and security. To learn what happens to a personal Apple Account when a device enrolls, see Personal Apple Accounts and Enrollment.

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Managed Apple Accounts

Organizations such as businesses and schools create and manage these accounts through Apple Business or Apple School Manager. Managed Apple Accounts give organizations control over password resets, roles, and federation with an identity provider (IdP). To learn more, see Managed Apple Accounts in Apple Business and Service access with Managed Apple Accounts.

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Using Apple Accounts with Iru

To learn more about using Apple Accounts with Iru, see the following articles:

Personal Apple Accounts and Enrollment

What happens to a user’s personal Apple Account and iCloud data when an Apple device enrolls in Iru Endpoint, including Activation Lock and iCloud restrictions.

Apple Setup

Set up Apple platform integrations in Iru Endpoint. Configure APNs, Apple Business, Automated Device Enrollment, and Apps and Books.

Configure Apple Push Notification service

Set up Apple Push Notification service (APNs) for Iru Endpoint. Generate the CSR, upload to Apple, and configure the push certificate for MDM communication.

Adding Devices to Apple Business or Apple School Manager

Add Apple devices to Apple Business for Automated Device Enrollment with Iru Endpoint. Register using serial numbers, resellers, or Apple Configurator.