Use the Apple Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) to distribute apps for device enrollment and company owned devices
What’s changing
In November 2023, we announced the ability to purchase and distribute iOS apps to user-enrolled devices through Apple’s Volume Purchase Program. Beginning today, we’re expanding this functionality to include device enrollment and company-owned iOS devices.
Who’s impacted
Admins and end users
Why you’d use it
Admins can use the Volume Purchasing Program to efficiently curate a suite of work-related apps—both free and paid—for their team. This streamlined process not only simplifies the deployment of essential business apps but also ensures that employees have access to the right apps they need to be productive and efficient, all within the secure perimeter of our MDM platform. To further streamline the enrollment and app distribution process, we’re automatically installing mandatory apps during enrollment for company-owned devices. This latest update makes it easier for admins to deploy apps across various device types in their organization.
Additional details
Please note that Apple ID sign-in won’t be needed in the company-owned iOS devices flow after configuring apps with VPP.
The automatic installation of mandatory apps during onboarding applies to all enrollment types and devices that violate mandatory apps compliance will be immediately blocked until the required app(s) are installed.
Getting started
Admins: This feature can be configured at the domain, OU, or group level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about setting up company-owned iOS devices and distributing iOS apps with the Apple VPP.End users: Visit our Help Center for more information about how your iOS device is managed and getting approved work apps on your iOS device.
Rollout pace
Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 9, 2024
Availability
Available to Google Workspace
Business PlusEnterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials PlusEnterprise Standard and PlusEducation Standard and Plus, and the Endpoint Education Upgrade add-onFrontline Starter and StandardCloud Identity Premium
Resources
Google Workspace Admin Help: Distribute iOS apps with Apple VPPGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Separate work and personal data on iOS devicesGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Apply settings for iOS devicesGoogle Help: Set up Google Workspace on an iOS deviceGoogle Help: Get approved work apps on iOS devicesGoogle Help: How your iOS device is managed