Setup Apple VPP Accounts

Apple provides a method for schools to bulk purchase apps and media (iBooks) through the Volume Purchase Program (VPP). This guide will show you how to add and manage your VPP account(s) in Mobile Guardian, enabling the distribution of purchased apps to devices.

Downloading a VPP token

• Log in to Apple School Manager
  • Open Apple School Manager and log in with your Apple ID and password. 
  • Click on the user icon and select "Preferences." 

• Navigate to Payments and Billing
  • Click on "Payments and Billing." 

• Download the Server Token
  • Select the download button for the desired server token. 

• Save the Token File
  • The downloaded file will have a .vpptoken extension. Keep this file safe as it is required for the next steps. 

Adding VPP Token to your Mobile Guardian Dashboard

• Login to Mobile Guardian Dashboard
  • Navigate to Settings > iOS MDM Settings. 
  • Click "Add an Apple VPP account" on the right side of the window. 

• Enter Account Details
  • Enter the name, email address of the VPP account, and then select the token file. Click "Save." 

Congratulations, you have successfully added a VPP account! The applications will now be visible in the Applications tab on the dashboard.

#Note: To add additional VPP accounts, repeat the above process for each account.

Editing a VPP Account

• Access the Apple VPP Application Distribution Section
  • Click on the pencil icon next to the VPP account you wish to edit. 
• Update the VPP Token
  • Upload a new token and select "Update Certificate." 

#Note: 

• Specifying a tag will limit VPP applications to specific devices. 
  1. To add an existing tag, type part of a tag name and select from the drop-down list. 
  2. To add a new tag, enter a tag name and press Enter. 
• Not specifying a tag will allow VPP applications to be installed on all iOS devices. 

Save Changes

• Click "Update Certificate" to save your changes.

Well done! You have successfully learned how to set up and manage Apple VPP accounts in Mobile Guardian.

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