{"id":47583,"date":"2024-09-24T11:12:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applivery.com\/?post_type=docs&p=47583"},"modified":"2024-10-10T21:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:17:16","password":"","slug":"how-to-change-the-device-name-on-apple-devices","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.applivery.com\/pt-br\/docs\/mobile-device-management\/apple-mdm\/configurations-apple-mdm\/how-to-change-the-device-name-on-apple-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change the device name on Apple devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This feature is designed to help IT administrators enforce consistent naming conventions across Apple devices. It offers flexibility and complete control over device names, simplifying device management.<\/p>

Administrators can create standardized naming schemes using customizable patterns, incorporating variables like usernames, serial numbers, and custom text for a more personalized approach to device naming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This method is ideal for automatically enrolling all devices integrated through Apple Business Manager<\/strong> (ABM) and the Device Enrollment Program<\/strong> (DEP) into the MDM system.<\/p>

Once in the Applivery dashboard<\/a>, head to Device Management > Configuration<\/strong> and choose Smart Enrollments<\/strong> (1)<\/span> from the Apple left menu.<\/p>

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Configure the Auxiliary fields<\/strong> (3) <\/span>to customize device names by creating useful labels that help organize and name the devices in the Display name pattern<\/strong> (4) <\/span>field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To ensure that the configured display name is also synchronized with the device name, simply check the box for Apply to device name as well (only for iOS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can also use commands<\/strong> for specific changes to a device name. This method is flexible and allows for both individual and bulk modifications.<\/p>

Once in the Applivery dashboard<\/a>, head to Device Management<\/strong> > Devices<\/strong> and select the device you want to synchronize the display name with the device name.<\/p>

In the left-hand summary, click the Action<\/span> button and choose Sync device name<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Additionally, you can sync the display name with the device name in bulk from the devices list by clicking the Action<\/span> button, selecting Apple<\/strong> as the platform, and choosing the Sync device name<\/strong> command.<\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t