Changing the License Assignment Type for an App

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Jamf Now allows you to distribute apps directly to devices or to users for managed distribution. You must select either device-based or Apple Account-based app assignment (also known as user-based app assignment). By default, new Jamf Now accounts are set to device-based app assignment.

  1. Log in to Jamf Now.
  2. Click More Settings.
  3. Click Apps.
  4. Select device-based or Apple Account-based app assignment under App License Assignment Type.
  5. (Optional) If Apple Account-based app assignment is selected, you can select the Invite users to associate their Apple Account with volume purchasing at time of enrollment checkbox.

    If selected, when a device enrolls, users signed in to the App Store on the device will automatically be prompted to allow "Apps and Books assignments" from your Jamf Now account. The user must agree to Apple's terms and conditions to receive apps.

    Note:

    The invitation will only be sent when an Apple Account is signed in to the App Store. If a user cancels the invitation, you can manually send an invite to sync with Apple Account from the device dashboard.

    If deselected, users are invited to associate their Apple Account with volume purchasing before a volume purchased app is installed.

  6. Click Save Settings.
After updating your license assignment type, it may affect the number of licenses needed for your devices. Jamf Now will display the number of licenses needed for each app. If you do not have enough licenses, you will need to purchase additional licenses from Apple.