Assign apps to devices in Apple Configurator
You can assign apps—including newly assigned apps and app updates—to devices, even if the App Store is disabled. Apps purchased through volume purchasing can be assigned to devices in any country in which the app is available on the App Store. You can also assign apps and books to Blueprints.
Type of app or book | Can be assigned to iPhone, iPad |
|---|---|
Free or paid apps purchased through Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials | Yes |
Free or paid books purchased through Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials | No |
Custom App | No |
Custom Book | Yes (iPhone and iPad only) |
To use Apple Configurator to add apps, you must first sign in with your Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials Managed Apple ID that has privileges to buy apps and books. In Apple School Manager, this can be an account with the role of Instructor or Manager with privileges to buy apps and books, Content Manager, Site Manager, or Administrator. In Apple Business Manager and Apple Business Essentials, this can be an account with the role of Content Manager or Administrator. See Add apps to a device.
Note: You must accept the terms and conditions in Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials regarding purchasing apps and books before you can add them using Apple Configurator.