Configure app installation in Apple Business Essentials
In Apple Business Essentials, after app licenses are assigned, you can configure apps from the App Store to be installed—either automatically, or manually by the user. Apps are removed from a managed device automatically when the app is unassigned from all Collections (that contain that app) associated with the device or the user.
Note: These options apply to organization-owned devices with user subscriptions only.
Installing assigned apps
In Apple Business Essentials, app installation works the same on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as follows:
If you configure automatic installation: The app is automatically installed. It shows itself as installed in the Business Essentials app.
If you configure manual installation: The app is made available for users to download in the Business Essentials app.
In Apple Business Essentials, sign in with a user who has privileges to buy content.
Select Apps
in the sidebar, select an app from the app list, then select Configuration.Choose whether you want an app to install automatically when assigned to a user, or whether you want users to manually install the app from the Business Essentials app.
Important: When you install iPhone or iPad apps using the automatic option, users can’t remove them. So use this option when you want to ensure that apps stay installed on usersʼ devices.