How to install
1. First, Enroll in Apple Business Manager (or School Manager)
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Go to business.apple.com (for business) or school.apple.com (for education).
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Click Enroll now.
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You’ll need your D-U-N-S number (a free business identifier Apple uses).
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Submit your application — Apple usually verifies within 3–5 business days, apple . Apple will usually attempt to call the phone number provided for the listed contact person. In many cases, however, they do not call, and you may need to contact Apple yourself. The relevant phone numbers can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/119895
During this process, Apple will ask to speak with the business owner or the designated contact person you provided. If you are operating as a sole proprietor, the applicant cannot be the same person as the one confirming and approving the request. In such cases, you may need to handle this requirement creatively :).
2. Add your MDM server (Jamf Now)
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Once approved, log in to Apple Business manager.
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Go to Settings > Device Management Settings > Add MDM Server.
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Download the server token.
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Upload that token into your Jamf Now account (under Device Enrollment settings).
3. Assign devices to Jamf Now
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In Apple Business Manager, go to Devices.
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Search for the serial number(s) of your Macs, iPhones, or iPads purchased through Apple or an authorized reseller.
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Assign them to your Jamf Now server.
4. Activate devices with zero-touch enrollment
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When employees unbox their Apple device and power it on, it will automatically enroll into Jamf Now.
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The Blueprint you’ve set up in Jamf Now will apply apps, settings, Wi-Fi, and security policies instantly.
Cómo añadir un iPad o iPhone a Apple Business Manager con Apple Configurator
La gestión de dispositivos Apple en una empresa se vuelve mucho más sencilla con Apple Business Manager (ABM). Con ABM puedes registrar iPads y iPhones de forma centralizada y conectarlos automáticamente a una solución MDM como Jamf Now o Intune.
Un método muy práctico es utilizar la aplicación Apple Configurator en tu iPhone. Esto también funciona con dispositivos que no fueron comprados directamente a un distribuidor autorizado.
🛠️ Pasos: añadir un iPad o iPhone con Apple Configurator
Enciende tu nuevo iPad o iPhone O restaura primero el dispositivo a los ajustes de fábrica. Configura el idioma Avanza por las primeras pantallas. En la pantalla de selección de WiFi, abre la aplicación Apple Configurator en tu iPhone. Aparecerá una imagen en el iPad o iPhone — escanéala con la aplicación Configurator. Registro en Apple Business Manager El dispositivo se añadirá automáticamente a tu cuenta de Apple Business Manager. En ABM, asigna el dispositivo a tu servidor MDM (por ejemplo, Jamf Now). Reinicia el dispositivo Tras el reinicio, el dispositivo se configurará automáticamente según los ajustes de tu MDM.
🎥 Vídeo de ejemplo
Mira aquí el proceso completo: