Do you have to use a managed AppleID with Apple Business Manager?

Do you have to use a managed AppleID, or can we use Apple Business Manager initially as an inventory/asset tracking tool, while allowing our users to sign in and use devices with their personal apple ID?

Posted on Sep 8, 2021 6:36 AM

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celliott147

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Sep 8, 2021 7:31 AM in response to MonsignorOrem

Managed Apple IDs are not required for users. This is up to each individual organization. Admins must use a managed Apple ID that is not federated.

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