Deploying the Microsoft Authenticator App to End Users

Technical Paper: Device Compliance with Microsoft Entra and Jamf Pro
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To distribute the Microsoft Authenticator app, add the app to Jamf Pro and then configure app settings and scope to distribute it to target devices or users.

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Devices in the sidebar.
  2. Click Mobile device apps in the sidebar.
  3. Click New.
  4. Select App Store app or apps purchased in volume and click Next.
  5. Add the app by browsing the App Store or apps purchased in volume, enter Microsoft Authenticator, choose an App Store country and click Next. Then click Add.
  6. Use the General pane to configure settings for the app, including the distribution method.
    Note:

    Jamf recommends selecting "Install Automatically/Prompt Users to Install" from the Distribution Method pop-up menu.

    You can also choose whether to make the app managed and can enable automatic app updates.

  7. (Optional) Use the Managed Distribution pane to assign app licenses purchased in volume.

    For more information, see Device-Assigned Managed Distribution in the Jamf Pro Documentation.

  8. Click the Scope tab and configure the scope of the app.

    For more information, see Scope in the Jamf Pro Documentation.

  9. Click Save .

The Microsoft Authenticator app is installed on the device. The device is ready to register with Entra ID.