Zero-Touch MDM enrollment

Ship devices to users and have them auto-provision on first boot—no imaging, no desk visits. Codeproof applies the right apps, policies, Wi-Fi/VPN, and certificates instantly across Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows.

  • ⚡ Same-day deployment
  • 🔒 Factory reset protection
  • 📈 Scales to thousands

What is zero-touch MDM?

Zero-touch is a provisioning model where devices are pre-assigned in a vendor portal so that on first boot they automatically enroll into MDM and receive apps, policies, and settings—no manual steps by IT or users.

  • Android: Android Enterprise Zero-Touch (and Samsung KME) for company-owned devices.
  • Apple: Automated Device Enrollment via Apple Business Manager (ABM/DEP) with supervision.
  • Windows: Autopilot assigns deployment profiles that enroll and configure PCs.
Zero-touch MDM auto-provisioning flow

Benefits

  • Speed: First-day productivity—devices arrive work-ready.
  • Security: Device factory-reset protection, enforce encryption, passcodes, app allowlists/denylists, and updates at enrollment.
  • Consistency: Standardized profiles across locations and teams.
  • Lower IT effort: No imaging, fewer tickets, remote-first friendly.
  • Lifecycle control: Re-enroll after reset; lock/wipe when lost or offboarding.
  • Compliance: Evidence for HIPAA, CJIS/LEADS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more.

Android Zero-Touch

  • Assign IMEIs/serials in the Zero-Touch portal via authorized reseller/carrier.
  • Link to Codeproof enrollment profile; factory reset re-applies MDM.
  • Supports Fully Managed & Dedicated/Kiosk deployments.
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Apple ABM (Automated Device Enrollment)

  • Serials flow from Apple/Reseller into your ABM tenant.
  • Assign devices to the Codeproof MDM server with ADE profile.
  • Supervision enables full management and re-enrollment on reset.
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Windows Autopilot

  • Register device IDs and assign deployment profiles.
  • First boot auto-enrolls and applies policies & apps.
  • Ideal for remote employees and drop-ship workflows.
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Prerequisites

Android

  • Zero-Touch portal access (from reseller/carrier).
  • Eligible devices listed by IMEI/serial.
  • Codeproof MDM profile configured.

Apple

  • Apple Business Manager (ABM) account.
  • Reseller connects serials to ABM.
  • Codeproof MDM server + ADE profile.

Windows

  • Autopilot tenant with device IDs registered.
  • Deployment profile bound to Codeproof enrollment.
  • Network access on first boot.

Need help? Codeproof can provision portals, configure profiles, and assist with cutover/migrations.

Android Zero-Touch flow

  1. Order eligible devices via authorized reseller/carrier.
  2. Assign Codeproof profile to IMEIs/serials in the portal.
  3. Unbox & power on — device auto-enrolls to Codeproof.
  4. Apps, policies, Wi-Fi/VPN, and certificates apply automatically.

Apple ADE (ABM) flow

  1. Reseller/Apple links serials to your ABM tenant.
  2. Assign devices to Codeproof MDM server and ADE profile.
  3. Device boots → supervised → auto-enrolls to Codeproof.
  4. Apps, restrictions, and network profiles apply automatically.

Windows Autopilot flow

  1. Register device IDs and assign deployment profile.
  2. Ship device; on first boot it pulls profile from cloud.
  3. Automatic MDM enrollment into Codeproof.
  4. Policies, apps, certificates, and baselines apply.
BYOD? Use Android Work Profile or iOS User Enrollment for a lightweight, privacy-respecting setup (not strictly zero-touch).

Provisioning matrix

Capabilities matrix for zero-touch methods
Method Ownership Factory Reset Required Re-enroll after Reset Use Cases
Android Zero-Touch Company-owned Yes Yes Fully Managed, Dedicated/Kiosk
Apple ADE (ABM/DEP) Company-owned Yes (initial) / Configurator for assignment Yes Supervised iPhone/iPad/Mac
Windows Autopilot Company-owned No (varies by scenario) Yes Enterprise PCs, remote onboarding
Android Work Profile BYOD No N/A Personal devices with corporate container
iOS User Enrollment BYOD No N/A Scoped controls, user-removable profile

Best practices

  1. Pilot with a small cohort before wide rollout.
  2. Standardize profiles by role/location; version your baselines.
  3. Pre-assign apps and managed configurations; avoid first-day prompts.
  4. Enforce minimum OS levels; quarantine non-compliant devices.
  5. Use per-app VPN/certificates for sensitive apps.
  6. Enable kiosk/dedicated mode where appropriate.
  7. Automate reports and webhooks to ITSM/SIEM.
  8. Document replacement & break/fix workflows (zero-touch swap).

Zero-Touch FAQs

What is zero-touch device enrollment?
It’s a provisioning method where devices are pre-assigned in a vendor portal so that on first boot they automatically enroll into MDM and receive apps, profiles, and policies—no manual setup by IT or the user.
Do users need to do anything during setup?
Typically just power on and connect to a network; enrollment and configuration occur automatically.
Does zero-touch work for BYOD?
Zero-touch is primarily for company-owned devices. For BYOD, use Android Work Profile or iOS User Enrollment to keep corporate data separate from personal content.
What happens after a factory reset?
For company-owned zero-touch methods, devices re-enroll automatically and receive the same (or updated) profiles.
Can we lock devices to a single app or set of apps?
Yes—use Dedicated/Kiosk mode (Android), Single-App or guided access policies (Apple), and assigned access on Windows with Codeproof policy enforcement.
How does this help compliance?
Baseline controls such as encryption, passcodes, app allowlists, VPN/certificates, and audit evidence are enforced automatically at enrollment, supporting frameworks like HIPAA, CJIS/LEADS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.

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