How to configure Apple Configurator 2 to add an iPad to DEP

Outline

This article will take you through the steps of setting up a Blueprint to add an iPad to DEP through Apple Configurator 2. 

Prerequisites

Apple computer that you can plug an iPad charging cable into

Apple Configurator 2

An admin account for Apple School Manager

An account to log into Jamf School

Step 1 - Download the wifi profile

1. Log into Jamf School. On the left, click on Profiles then Profiles
   
2. Download the wifi profile by clicking on the download button
   
3. Click allow to download the profile
   

Step 2 - Download the Supervision identity

1. Log into Jamf School. Click on Organisation then Settings
   
   
   
2. Click on Supervision identity
   
   
   
3. Click on Download supervision identity
   
4. Click on Show Password, then copy the password
   

Step 3 - Set up the Organisation in Apple Configurator 2

1. Open Apple Configurator 2
2. Click on Apple Configurator then click Preferences
   
   
   
3. Click on Organizations, Click on the elipsis then Import Organizations
   
   
   
4. Browse to Downloads, select the file and click Import
   
   
   
5. Paste the password then click Submit
   

Step 4 - Set up the Server in Apple Configurator 2

1. Log into Jamf School. Click on Devices the Enrol Device(s)
   
   
   
2. Select and copy the MDM Server URL
   
3. Open Apple Configurator 2
4. Click on Apple Configurator 2 then Preferences
   
   
   
5. Click on Servers then Click +
   
6. Click Next
   
   
   
7. Enter the School Name in Name
8. Paste the MDM Server URL into the Host name or URL, then click Next
   

Step 5 - Set up a Blueprint

1. In Apple Configurator 2, click File then New Blueprint
   
   
   
2. Name the Blueprint Your School Name - DEP
   
   
   
3. Right Click on the Blueprint and choose Prepare
   
   
   
4. Select Add to Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager and Allow devices to pair with other computers, then click next
   
5. Choose the server set up in Step 4 then click next
   
   
   
6. Choose the Organisation set up in Step 3, then click Next
   
7. Enter your Username and Password for Apple School Manager, then click Next
   
   
   
8. Enter the verification code, then click Next
   
   
   
9. Tick Location Services, then click Next
   
   
   
10. Click Choose
    
11. Browse to Downloads, click on the wifi profile, then click Open
    
    
    
12. Click Prepare
    
    
    
13. Click Done