How do I set up Apple Business Manager?
Apple Business Manager connects your Apple devices directly to deeploi so new devices arrive pre-configured and ready to use, without manual setup by your IT team.
What does ABM enable?
| Benefit | What it means |
|---|---|
| Automatic MDM enrollment | New Apple devices connect to deeploi automatically when powered on. No manual configuration needed. |
| Better first-day experience | Employees unbox and set up the device themselves while company policies and apps are already in place. |
| Volume app licenses | Purchase app licenses in bulk through Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP) and deploy them centrally to devices via deeploi. |
| Device ownership protection | Devices registered in ABM cannot be locked by a personal Apple ID, keeping company devices under company control. |
| Clear ownership record | Apple treats ABM-registered devices as belonging to the company, not the employee, regardless of who has the device. |
How do I register for Apple Business Manager?
Registering for Apple Business Manager takes a few days. Most of that time is Apple verifying your company. Prepare your D-U-N-S number before starting.
Step 1: Get a D-U-N-S number
A D-U-N-S number is a unique business identifier Apple uses to verify your company. If you do not have one, apply at dnb.com. Processing typically takes a few business days.
Step 2: Register with Apple Business Manager
Once you have your D-U-N-S number, complete the registration at business.apple.com. Apple's full registration guide is at support.apple.com.
When entering a contact person during registration, use a real first and last name. Job titles like "IT Coordinator" or "Apple Provisioning" are rejected by Apple's verification team.
Step 3: Wait for Apple's confirmation
Apple reviews your submission after you apply. This typically takes several days. You cannot proceed until Apple confirms your account.
Step 4: Add deeploi as an administrator
Once your ABM account is active, add deeploi with the following details:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| First name | deeploi |
| Last name | admin |
| Managed Apple ID username | deeploi |
| Role | Administrator |
| Email address | customer_admin@deeploi.io |