MDM for iOS with NinjaOne MDM
NinjaOne MDM enrolls, configures, and secures iPhones at scale, with remote lock, wipe, and Lost Mode to protect company data if a device is lost or compromised.
Common MDM for iOS challenges
The following problems describe common friction points in managing iPhones at scale, and how NinjaOne MDM addresses them.
Problem | How NinjaOne resolves it |
Manually configuring each iPhone one at a time doesn’t scale as a fleet grows, especially across a mix of company-owned and personally owned devices. | Once enrolled, iPhones are configured through policies that apply consistently across the fleet, keeping settings aligned regardless of how many devices are added. |
A lost or stolen iPhone puts corporate data at risk for as long as it takes IT to notice and respond. | Administrators can remotely lock or wipe an iPhone, or activate Lost Mode to lock the screen and display a custom message, the moment it’s reported missing. |
Letting anyone install any app on a company-connected iPhone risks unapproved software, but blocking installs outright makes the device harder to use for work. | Administrators can push required apps silently through Apple Apps and Books, or make approved apps available through the App Store for the user to install with their own Apple ID, while blocking unauthorized installs either way. |
Supporting a distributed workforce carrying company iPhones without physical access to each device can turn troubleshooting into a lengthy back-and-forth. | IT tracks device status, policy alignment, and security posture remotely from the NinjaOne console, without needing to physically handle the device. |
NinjaOne’s MDM for iOS streamlines device management for enhanced enterprise mobility
Faster fleet deployment
Zero-touch enrollment and policy-based configuration get new iPhones into service without IT configuring each device individually, so onboarding a new hire or a new batch of devices moves faster.
Lower risk from lost or stolen devices
Combining location tracking, remote lock, remote wipe, and Lost Mode lets IT respond to a missing iPhone within minutes of it being reported, rather than leaving corporate data exposed indefinitely.
Consistent app and security posture across the fleet
Because app deployment and settings are enforced through policy, every enrolled iPhone stays aligned with the same security and compliance standard, no matter how many devices are added.
Less time spent tracking devices manually
Centralized inventory and device monitoring give IT visibility into the status, location, and ownership of every iPhone from one console, without maintaining a separate spreadsheet or system.
NinjaOne MDM offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies iOS device management
Zero-touch enrollment
Brand-new iPhones purchased through an authorized reseller can be enrolled automatically through Apple Business Manager, where applicable. NinjaOne policies and security settings apply the moment the device connects to the internet, without IT touching each device individually.
Policy-based device configuration
IT teams can configure organization- or location-based policies covering passcode requirements, network settings, restrictions, and other security controls. Once applied, these policies keep every enrolled iPhone aligned with the same standard, regardless of how many devices are added.
App management through Apple Apps and Books and the App Store
NinjaOne can silently install, update, or remove approved apps across managed iPhones through Apple Apps and Books. Apps can also be made available through the App Store instead, where the user installs them using their own Apple ID.
Remote lock, wipe, and Lost Mode
If an iPhone is lost, stolen, or at risk, administrators can use remote lock or wipe to help protect corporate data. Lost Mode locks the screen and displays a custom message or contact information to support recovery.
Device monitoring and compliance status
IT teams can track device status, policy alignment, and security posture from the NinjaOne console. This gives visibility into the iPhone fleet without requiring physical access to each device.
Inventory management
NinjaOne maintains an accurate inventory of the iPhone fleet, tracking device details, ownership, installed software, and location. This keeps IT informed of what’s deployed and where, without manual tracking.
Streamlining iOS Security & Management with NinjaOne MDM
Equipping field or frontline employees with company iPhones
Employees who work outside a traditional office, such as delivery drivers or field technicians, can be issued a company iPhone that’s already configured with the right apps and security policies before it reaches them.
Managing iPhones across multiple clients
MSPs supporting several clients’ iPhone fleets can apply client-specific policies during enrollment, keeping each customer’s devices, apps, and data separate while managing everything from one console.
Responding to a lost or stolen iPhone
When an employee reports an iPhone missing, IT can lock it with Lost Mode or wipe it outright, depending on how sensitive the data on it is, from the same console used for other endpoint types.
Every OS. Every Device. One Platform.
How MDM for iOS works in NinjaOne MDM
Here’s how MDM for iOS is set up and used in NinjaOne MDM, at a high level.
I. Set up device policies
IT teams configure organization- or location-based policies covering passcode requirements, network settings, restrictions, and other security controls before enrolling devices.
II. Enroll iPhones
Administrators enroll iPhones using the method that fits how the device is provisioned: user-driven BYOD enrollment, manual enrollment through Apple Configurator for existing company-owned iPhones, or zero-touch enrollment for brand-new iPhones through Apple Business Manager, where applicable.
III. Deploy and manage apps
NinjaOne deploys required apps silently through Apple Apps and Books, or makes approved apps available through the App Store for the user to install with their own Apple ID.
IV. Monitor and take action
IT tracks device status, policy alignment, and security posture from the NinjaOne console, then uses remote lock, wipe, or Lost Mode if an iPhone is lost, stolen, or at risk.
Why organizations trust NinjaOne
"One of the reasons we chose NinjaOne MDM is that it's really easy to use, effective, and reliable. Unlike our previous solution, configuring and managing Apple devices is simple and works. With our previous solution, pushing out policies and monitoring Apple devices was difficult. It's a night and day difference with NinjaOne. We can manage all our devices knowing the policies we push out will take effect on all our devices."
Source: FCC Behavioral Health – NinjaOne
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FAQs
What is MDM for iOS in NinjaOne MDM?
MDM for iOS is built into the broader NinjaOne MDM platform. It enables IT teams to enroll, configure, and manage iPhones at scale alongside Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, and Android endpoints from a single console.
Is zero-touch enrollment available for iPhones?
Yes, for brand-new iPhones purchased through an authorized reseller and registered with Apple Business Manager. Existing or previously used iPhones are enrolled through other supported methods instead.
What's the difference between BYOD and supervised iPhone enrollment in NinjaOne MDM?
A BYOD iPhone is owned by the end user, not the company. Because of that ownership, the managed scope is limited to the work side of the device. Administrators cannot see, manage, or wipe the personal apps and data on it. A supervised iPhone, enrolled through Apple Business Manager where applicable, is typically company owned, and NinjaOne manages the entire device, giving administrators full visibility and control rather than being limited to a managed portion.
Can NinjaOne lock or wipe a lost or stolen iPhone?
Yes. Administrators can remotely lock or wipe the device, or use Lost Mode to lock it and display a custom message or contact information on the screen.
What's the difference between installing apps through Apple Apps and Books versus the App Store?
Apple Apps and Books lets IT deploy and manage approved apps without requiring user interaction. With the App Store, users download and install apps themselves using their Apple ID.
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Can NinjaOne track the location of an iPhone?
Yes. NinjaOne can track an iPhone’s last known location when location tracking is enabled and the required location permissions are granted. IT teams can use this information to help locate a device or determine whether further action, such as locking or wiping it, is necessary.
