Step 5: Distribute Content

You can purchase apps and books through Apple School Manager to distribute to devices in Jamf School. To purchase apps and books through Apple School Manager, you must first create a content token and upload it to Jamf School. You can do this using the Jamf School setup assistant. For more information, see Content Token (.vpptoken) Renewal.

There are two methods you can use to distribute apps and books purchased through Apple School Manager to devices and users:

• Apple Account —

  Assigns the app to a user's Apple Account. Users can access the app when they are signed in to a device using their Apple Account.

• Device —

  Assigns the app to a specific device. Anyone using the device will have access to the app.

You can also choose to automatically invite users via a pop-up dialog or web clip to associate their Apple Account or Managed Apple Account with Apple School Manager by selecting the Enable Automatic Invitation checkbox. This allows Apple School Manager to distribute any apps and books that are assigned to that user.

For more information on distributing apps and books to users and devices, see Content Distribution Methods.