How to implement App Blocklist/ App Allowlist on AirDroid Business?

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Part 1: What is App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy?

Part 2: Steps to implement App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy: Step 1: Access Policy Setting; Step 2: Create or Edit a Policy; Step 3: Go to "App Blocklist/Allowlist"; Step 4: Set up the App Blocklist or App Allowlist; Step 5: Save and Apply the Policy

In the process of device management, administrators often face the challenge of controlling the accessibility of applications on their organization's devices. This is where AirDroid Business' App blocklist and App allowlist Policy come in.

In this tutorial, we will tell you what App Blocklist and App Allowlist is and guide you on implementing an App Blocklist or an App Allowlist using AirDroid Business.

1What is App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy?

App Blockist: Prevents users from accessing certain apps.

Once an application is listed on the App Blocklist, the application will be invisible on the App drawer of the affected devices. For additional security, the system will also block access to the application.

App Allowlist: Only allows users to access the apps specified.

If the application is listed on the App allowlist, it will be the only application that is displayed on the App drawer of the affected devices.

Note :
1. When using the App Allowlist, system apps will remain visible to ensure the stability of the Android system.
2. Devices enrolled through Android Enterprise or Zero Touch are not supported.

2Steps to implement App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy

Step 1
Access Policy Setting
Log into Admin Console, navigate to the 'Policy & Kiosk' Section on the dashboard, and click on 'Policy & Kiosk Config Files'.

Step 2
Create or Edit a Policy
In this section, you have the option to either create a new policy or modify an existing one.
● To create new policy, click on "+Create Config File", choose "Policy" and then click "OK" on the pop-up.

● To modify an existing Policy, switch to the "Policy" tab, select the Policy File you want to modify, and

click on the "Edit" Button in the top right corner. On the following page, you can set all kinds of limitations and settings for your config file.

Step 3
Go to "App Blocklist/Allowlist"
Find the "App Blocklist/Allowlist" section.

Step 4
Set up the App Blocklist or App Allowlist
● To set up an App Blocklist
Choose and click "App Blocklist". Click [+Add App], and select the apps you want to block.

Here you can select the Apps from installed apps, Organization App LIbrary, Managed Google Play Store and by Package ID. At last, click "OK". A list of all apps you selected will appear.

● To set up an App Allowlist
Choose and click "App Allowlist". Click [+Add App], and select the apps you want to allow and click "OK". A list of all apps you selected will appear.

Step 5
Save and Apply the Policy
After setting up the App Blocklist or Allowlist, click "save" button on the top right corner.
Then, return to the Policy Management section, select the policy you just created or edited, find the [Apply Config File to the following devices/groups] and click [+Add]. Choose the devices or groups you want to apply the policy to and confirm.

And that's it! By following the steps above, you can successfully implement an App Blocklist or App Allowlist on AirDroid Business. This will ensure that users can only access the apps you've specified, preventing unnecessary distractions, conserving data usage, and protecting corporate information.

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How to implement App Blocklist/ App Allowlist on AirDroid Business?

1What is App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy?

App Blockist: Prevents users from accessing certain apps.

App Allowlist: Only allows users to access the apps specified.

2Steps to implement App Blockist/ App Allowlist Policy

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