Topic
This article discusses application assignment types in NinjaOne MDM.
Environment
NinjaOne MDM
Description
Assignment types can be configured when editing an application that has been added in a policy.
| Assignment Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | Defaults to Available. Not available for system apps. |
| Preinstalled | The application is automatically installed and can be removed by the device's user. |
| Force Installed | When set, the application will ignore any constraints or windows for installation and install as soon as possible. The app cannot be removed by the device's user. If removed from the policy, the app will also be removed from the device. |
| Blocked | Restricts the device's user from using or installing the selected app. If the app is already installed, this setting will uninstall it. If a system app is blocked, it will be disabled on the device. |
| Available | The application is made available for the device's user to install from the managed Google Play store. It will not be installed automatically; the user must select it. Not available for system apps. |
| Required for Setup | The application is automatically installed and cannot be removed by the user. Device setup cannot be completed until the application is installed. Not available for system apps. |
| Single app Kiosk | The app is automatically installed in kiosk mode. It is set as preferred and allowlisted for lock task mode.
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