Zero-touch deployment through Apple Business Manager
Kandji's zero-touch deployment integrates with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) to fully configure devices before an employee touches them. When an organization purchases devices through an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Business Manager, those devices are automatically assigned to the Kandji MDM server. - On first power-on, the device enrolls in Kandji, downloads its assigned blueprint, installs required applications through Auto Apps, applies security configurations (FileVault encryption, firewall settings, password policies), and enforces compliance rules — all without IT physically handling the device. - The enrollment experience is customizable: organizations can add branded welcome screens, mandatory acknowledgment steps for acceptable use policies, and sequenced configuration phases that keep the user informed during setup.