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Q: I want to use 30  ipads to run kiosk software in my restaurant. Can I use one Apple ID (and one credit card) for all devices

I want to use 30  ipads to run kiosk software in my restaurant. Can I use one Apple ID (and one credit card) for all devices?

iPad Air, iOS 8.2

Posted on Mar 10, 2015 7:25 PM

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Q: I want to use 30  ipads to run kiosk software in my restaurant. Can I use one Apple ID (and one credit card) for all devices

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  • by nsdjoey,Solvedanswer

    nsdjoey nsdjoey Mar 11, 2015 8:56 AM in response to LambrettaLi150
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    Mar 11, 2015 8:56 AM in response to LambrettaLi150

    Hi LambrettaLi150,

     

    I recommend you use Apple Configurator to manage your 30 iPads. You don't need to worry about using multiple Apple ID's with Apple Configurator and you can install apps and configure all iPads at once (rather than doing them one by one).

     

    You will also want to sign up for the Volume Purchase Plan so that you can use your one credit card to purchase multiple licenses of apps that you can install on all 30 iPads.

     

    Hope this helps!

    ~Joe

  • by michaelfromhomestead,Helpful

    michaelfromhomestead michaelfromhomestead Mar 20, 2015 11:57 PM in response to LambrettaLi150
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    Mar 20, 2015 11:57 PM in response to LambrettaLi150

    Alternatively you can always manage your iPads (does not matter how many) with a single apple id and all reporting to your account under "find my device" service. Keeping an eye on all your units. Additionally as you mentioned these are for your Restaurant you may find the solutions offered by this company who creates apps and hardware for this purpose: http://www.spartakioskpro.com


    Additionally if you expand beyond those 30 iPads to say 300 you will want to enable or plan on MDM as your best option to automate every ipad to use the same profile and app and ios configuration while also keeping a close eye on all of them via online MDM services like: https://meraki.cisco.com/products/systems-manager


    Here is a pic


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