Great news for businesses: Apple has listened to the feedback and granted companies greater flexibility in controlling Apple IDs on their domains. Starting in 2023 many companies found that Apple had blocked their domain from making consumer level Apple IDs, forcing their end users to use a personal account for their work phone or worse, utilize Managed Apple IDs. For companies that wish their devices to be personally enabled, this has been a frustrating hurdle. If you had this issue, we have good news–you can now toggle that restriction off!
- Go to Apple Business Manager (ABM).
- Navigate to Profile > Preferences > Managed Apple Accounts > Manage on your domain.
- Make sure “Lock Domain” is turned off.
Apple has reportedly set this option to “off” by default, so if you’ve noticed that Apple IDs are working again, this is likely why. But it’s always a good idea to double-check.
Why This Was Frustrating for Businesses
For organizations that allow employees to personalize their work devices, being forced to use Managed Apple IDs or personal Apple IDs created administrative challenges. Managed Apple IDs have limited functionality, restricting users’ flexibility. And when employees use personal Apple IDs, it can lead to security concerns and confusion over account management. This new setting change gives businesses back the choice, allowing employees to use their devices more freely and eliminating those headaches.
How LINQ Can Help
We know this stuff can be confusing and time-consuming to manage. That’s where our team at LINQ comes in! With our managed mobility expertise, we can take care of these settings for you, ensuring that your Apple Business Manager and device management preferences align with your company’s needs. Our team will help you set up your account, toggle the appropriate settings, and ensure that all devices under your domain are managed exactly the way you want.
Not sure if this change has taken effect or need guidance on checking the settings? Let’s LINQ up—our team is ready to handle the details so you can focus on running your business.