Simplify management with Apple Business Manager.
Take control with Apple Business Manager.
Apple Business Manager makes it easy to automate device deployment, purchase apps and create managed Apple accounts for your employees. This web-based portal gives you a central hub to set up iPhone, Apple TV, iPad and Mac—all in one place. And it integrates seamlessly with your Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
Everything’s managed centrally with Apple Business Manager. Automated device enrollment and Apps & Books allow the IT department to manage everything in one portal.
Deploying new Apple devices is simple with Apple Business Manager.
The portal gives IT teams a central place to set up and manage iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and other Apple devices. You can automate enrolment, purchase and distribute apps, books and content in bulk, and create Managed Apple accounts for employees. Apple Business Manager works seamlessly with your Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, making it easy to manage settings, apps and security centrally and efficiently.
Devices purchased through Bechtle are automatically added to your organisation and directly linked to your MDM solution. For this, it's essential that Apple Business Manager is configured correctly and the integration with your MDM platform is properly configured. This eliminates manual work and provides a secure, scalable foundation for managing Apple devices.
With no manual setup required, employees can start using their devices straight out of the box. Apple Business Manager, combined with an MDM solution, fits perfectly into our DaaS Compute offering for Mac.
Automate device setup – Connect directly to your MDM solution.
With Apple Business Manager, device enrolment becomes effortless. Your IT team can roll out Apple devices quickly and smoothly across your organisation’s infrastructure, linking them directly to your MDM with no need to configure each device manually.
- A simplified setup assistant makes onboarding easier for users
- IT teams can focus on strategic tasks instead of routine admin
- MDM servers are easier to manage by device type
Purchase content in bulk.
Apple Business Manager brings even more flexibility to your organisation. You can purchase content in bulk and distribute it effortlessly so no matter if your teams use iPhone, iPad or Mac, you’ll be able to provide high-quality, ready-to-use apps and media through secure, scalable delivery options.
What’s possible
- Purchase apps, books and custom-built software in large volumes
- Apps and books purchased through Apple Business Manager are distributed to devices through a linked MDM
- Choose from multiple payment options, including credit card or Volume Purchase Program credit
- Roll out apps to users or devices in any country where the app is available—ideal for international teams
User benefits.
Apple Business Manager also lets you create and manage employee accounts. These can be linked to your existing infrastructure, giving users secure access to Apple services and tools—including Apple Business Manager itself.
What’s possible
- Shared iPad Support: Enables users to share iPads efficiently, which is particularly useful in educational or mobile work environments
- Link ABM to Microsoft Entra to enable federated authentication—giving IT the power to revoke access instantly when someone leaves
- Assign roles to IT teams for efficient management of devices, apps and accounts within Apple Business Manager
Register your organisation – Create a new account
Add a reseller ID under ‘Preferences’
You can add the Reseller Number of your participating Apple Authorised Reseller to your customer numbers list in Apple Business Manager Preferences.
- 1. In Apple Business Manager, sign in with a user that has the role of Administrator.
2. Select your name at the bottom of the sidebar, select Preferences , then select MDM Server Assignment.
3. Select Edit next to Customer Numbers, enter your Apple Customer Numbers or Reseller Numbers, then select Done. - More information
Want to benefit from zero-touch device setup, full automation and secure device management—whether you’re an organisation or an IT lead?
Get in touch with our experts today. We’ll guide you through setting up your Apple Business Manager account, linking your DEP Reseller ID and rolling out zero-touch configuration. That way, your employees can get started straight away—with secure, efficient and effortlessly managed Apple devices.
Apple Knowledge Centre
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