This guide applies to Mac computers, iOS devices, and iPadOS devices
Configure Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)
APNs is required for communication with Apple devices. For best results, use a macOS computer.1
Navigate to Iru Endpoint Web App
Navigate to your Iru Endpoint Web App (e.g., accuhive.iru.io)
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Navigate to Apple Platform Integrations
In Iru Endpoint, navigate to Your Name (bottom of the navigation menu) → Integrations → Discover Integrations → Platform Integrations → Apple
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Set up APNs
Under Apple Push Notifications service (APNs), click Set up APNs
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Follow on-screen instructions
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new APNs certificate
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Use business Apple Account
Use an Apple Account linked to your business email address
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Complete certificate creation
Complete the APNs certificate creation process
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Verify certificate status
Verify the certificate is active and properly configured
Do not attempt to use an existing APNs certificate. Create a new one specifically for Iru Endpoint.
APNs certificates automatically expire annually. Iru Endpoint will alert you when the certificate should be renewed.
Configure Apple Business Manager
Apple Business Manager enables Automated Device Enrollment for corporate-owned devices.1
Enroll in Apple Business Manager
Enroll in Apple Business Manager (free, but may take several days)
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Complete verification
Complete the verification process with Apple
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Navigate to Apple Platform Integrations
In Iru Endpoint, navigate to Your Name (bottom of the navigation menu) → Integrations → Discover Integrations → Platform Integrations → Apple
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Set up ADE
Under Automated Device Enrollment, click Set up Automated Device Enrollment
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Configure ADE
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure ADE
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Complete setup
Click Done when complete
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Add MDM server
In Apple Business Manager, add Iru Endpoint as a new MDM server
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Assign devices
Assign devices to Iru Endpoint
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Verify device status
Devices will appear in Iru Endpoint as “Awaiting Enrollment”
Configure Apps & Books
Apps & Books allows you to distribute free and paid apps from the App Store to devices.1
Create new location
Create a new location in Apple Business Manager
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Use dedicated location
Use a dedicated location specifically for your Iru Endpoint tenant
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Navigate to Apple Platform Integrations
In Iru Endpoint, navigate to Your Name (bottom of the navigation menu) → Integrations → Discover Integrations → Platform Integrations → Apple
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Set up Apps and Books
Under Apps and Books, click Set up Apps and Books
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Follow setup instructions
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Apps & Books
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Complete setup
Click Complete Apps and Books setup
You cannot share the same Apps and Books token across multiple MDM servers. Create a dedicated location for Iru Endpoint.
Next Steps
After completing Apple setup:1
Configure Apple Enrollment
Configure Apple Enrollment to set up device enrollment
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Create Blueprints
Create Blueprints for your Apple devices