The auto-naming feature on Mobile Guardian allows supervised iOS devices to be automatically renamed to match the linked student's name when they log into the Mobile Guardian application. Follow these steps to configure and use the auto-naming feature.
#Note: This feature only works on supervised iOS devices.
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to Global Preferences
- Log in to your Mobile Guardian School Dashboard.
- On the left-hand side panel, click on Settings.
- Select Global Preferences.
Enable Auto-Naming
- Scroll down to find the Prefix for auto-naming section.
- Enable the option for Auto-naming of new devices that are added to the school account.
Set Autonaming Prefix
- In the Autonaming Prefix box, enter the desired prefix for all new devices (e.g., "Mobile Guardian Secondary iPad -").
Configure Device Name Format
- Click on the hamburger icon under Rename device on student sign-in.
- Select your preferred device name format from the available options (e.g., First name and Surname).
Save Changes
- Click on the Save button.
Enrol Your Devices
- Start enrolling your devices. The default name for the devices upon enrollment will be the name you set in the Autonaming Prefix box (e.g., "Mobile Guardian Secondary iPad - 1").
Log into the Mobile Guardian App
- Log into the Mobile Guardian app on your supervised iOS device.
- Once logged in, the device name will change from the default name to the format selected in the Rename device on the student sign-in box (e.g., "MaryDavid").
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the auto-naming process for your supervised iOS devices.
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