Shared iPad and Managed Apple IDs
You can use Managed Apple IDs in two ways:
Managed Apple IDs without Shared iPad: The user has services disabled by using a Managed Apple ID. No iPad settings are disabled.
Managed Apple IDs with Shared iPad: The user has settings disabled by using a Managed Apple ID, and has services disabled by using that Managed Apple ID on Shared iPad.
Note: Some of these services can be configured by your MDM solution or toggled in Control Center.
iPad settings category | Shared iPad disabled settings | Managed Apple ID disabled services |
|---|---|---|
iCloud | Sign out, sync services, add payment information, Family Sharing, Location Sharing | iCloud Mail iCloud Family Sharing iCloud Keychain (although, keychain items are saved and restored on Shared iPad devices) Allows browsing but not purchasing, paid or free in:
|
Cellular/Wi-Fi/VPN | Cellular Data, Carrier, Personal Hotspot, VPN | Messages, FaceTime (Unless enabled by an administrator in Apple School Manager) |
Notification information | Notifications, Sounds, Do Not Disturb, Screen Time | N/A |
General | The ability to search Settings using the Search bar, Software Update, Handoff, Background App Refresh, Finder Wi-Fi Sync, Storage Management, Device Management, Reset, Shut Down | N/A |
Control Center | Adding or removing items from Control Center | N/A |
Display & Brightness | Auto-Lock | N/A |
Touch ID & Passcode | Entire section is removed | N/A |
Media | Music, TV, Photos, Camera, Books, Game Center, TV Provider, Wallpaper, Measure | N/A |
Privacy | Motion & Fitness, Share iCloud Analytics Limiting Ad Tracking is on and can’t be turned off | N/A |
Apple app behavior
For greater focus, Shared iPad disables or modifies the behavior of the following apps. When using a Managed Apple ID with Shared iPad, the user experience is as follows:
Apple apps | Behavior |
|---|---|
 Wallet | Wallet app appears but the user can’t use Apple Pay. |
 Find My | App is removed. |
 FaceTime | Off by default but can be enabled in Apple School Manager. |
 Home | App is removed. |
 Messages | Off by default but can be enabled in Apple School Manager. |
 Tips | App is removed. |