User Guide for AirDroid Business Windows Management

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Part 1 : Devices Enrollment: 1. Enroll the device with regular method; 2. Set provisioning template to enroll the device

Part 2 : App Management: 1. Add apps to the managed devices; 2. Manage Apps on Devices

Part 3 : Set Up Policy

Using AirDroid Business Windows Management solution can help Enterprises or organizations enhance their Windows devices' security, optimize their performance, increase user productivity, and ensure a consistent and secure usage environment.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide for you on how to use the AirDroid Business Windows Management solution.

Video Tutorial: Enroll Windows Devices in AirDroid Business

1Devices Enrollment

1Enroll the device with regular method

Step 1
Download the AirDroid Biz Daemon
Before enrolling the windows device, you'll need to download the AirDroid Biz Daemonon the device you want to manage.

Step 2
Find out the Deployment Code
Go to Admin Console > Devices > Device Enrollment > Windows Section, and you will see the deployment code.

Step 3
Enroll the Device
Enter the deployment code into the managed device and click Register to enroll the device. Then, wait for the enrollment process to be completed automatically.

Step 4
Set up the Device’s Name
After completing the enrollment, you will enter the last step to set up the device's name to easily distinguish it from others.

Step 5
Complete the Enrollment
Now, you have already finished the enrollment, and you will see the device information shown in the picture, which means that you enrolled successfully.

2Set provisioning template to enroll the device

You can also set up a provisioning template to enroll the devices. The Provisioning Templates can help you set up the pre-configurations when enrolling your Windows devices. You can set default groups, policy & kiosk, and install pre-configured applications in the template for the devices you want to manage. here are the steps to create a provisioning template:

Step 1
Navigate to the Provisioning Templates
You can go to Admin Console > Devices > Provisioning Templates.

Step 2
Create a template for Windows Devices
Click to "+ Create template" to create a provisioning template for Windows devices.

Step 3
Set configurations
You can set the default group, Policy & Kiosk, and pre-installed apps here to auto-configure the device enrollment.

Step 4
Save the template
Then, fill the tmeplate name and save the template.

Step 4
Enroll the devices with the provisioning template
Find out the template you created, then, click the provision code icon to copy the code and enroll the devices you want to manage by using this code. For the further process of enrollment, click here.

2App Management

App management is one of the most important features of Windows device management. It helps enterprises or organizations manage applications that are installed on the managed devices, including checking the application version and install date, uninstalling apps, and adding apps to the devices remotely. Here, we will introduce how to use App Management feature in AirDroid Business.

1Add apps to the managed devices

AirDroid Business supports 2 types of application formats, that are MSI and UWP. Here, I will add an app with MSI format as an example to tell you how to add apps in the AirDroid Business admin console.

Step 1
Access to the App Libary Section
Go to Admin Console > Apps > App Libary>Organization App Library, here you can see all your enterprise apps and add apps to the organization app library.

Step 2
Select "Add App"
Click "Add App" icon and select Windows option, then, choose the format of the application file that you want to upload.

Step 3
Upload application file
Now, you can select the app file to upload. And then click "next" for test release.

Step 4
Test Release the application
Here you can choose the device you want to install the app and add the command for further restriction to run this app on the managed device. Then click "Test Release" to know wether it can be used normally.

Step 5
Formal Release the application
Aftering verifying the app can be used aproporiately, now you can navigate to the Formal Release to release the app on the controlled devices. In Formal Release, you can decide the scope of your app release and perform staged rollout to reduce potential risk. Then click the "Release icon".

2Manage Apps on Devices

Aside from adding apps to the managed devices, AirDroid Business also allows you to manage all the apps that installed on the devices, including uninstalling apps, checking the app uninstall history and the apps‘ information like application version, the types of the apps, the installation time, etc,. Here are the detailed steps:

Step 1
Access to Apps on Devices
Go to Admin Console > Apps > Apps on Devices, then, select "Windows" option.

Step 2
Using the functions in Apps on Devices
1. Check Apps’ information
2.Uninstall the App
Here, you can choose the app that you want uninstall, and then click the uninstall icon.
3. Check App uninstall history

3Set Up Policy

MDM policy is another important part for enterprises to manage their company-owned devices. By setting up policies, the enterprises can restrict the usage of the devices to ensure their safety. For example, they can set up app blocklist and allowlist, control network connection, manage devices' permissions, and more. To set up policies for your Windows devices, here are the detailed steps:

Step 1
Access to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section
Go to Admin Console > Policy & Kiosk > Policy & Kiosk Config Files to create a policy file.

Step 2
Create a Policy File
You can click the "+Create Config File" button, and then create a policy for your Windows devices.

Step 3
Set Up Restrictions
Here, you can set up restrictions for your devices, for example, password rules, app allowlist, app blocklist, network settings, etcs, to ensure your devices' security.

Step 4
Save the Policy
After setting up the restrictions, you can click the "next" button in the upper right corner to save the policy.

Step 5
Apply it to the Devices
Now, you can choose the devices/groups to apply the policy.

4Set Up Kiosk Mode

Windows kiosk mode allows you to lock down your Windows devices for specific needs. You can lock down your devices only to run approved apps or websites, preventing cyber risks and boosting productivity by eliminating all unnecessary access. Here I will show you how to set up Windows kiosk mode:

1Single App Mode

The single app mode restrict users can run the only one app that approved by administrators. Let's see how to set it up:

Step 1
Access to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section
Go to Admin Console > Policy & Kiosk > Policy & Kiosk Config Files to create a policy file.

Step 2
Create a Policy File
Now, you can click the "+Create Config File" button, and then create a policy for your Windows devices.

Step 3
Select "Single App Mode"
Here, you can select "Single App Mode" in the kiosk mode section.

Step 4
Start to Configure
After selecting the mode, you'll need to select the app and create the user account.

Step 5
Save and Apply It
Click the "next" button to save the file, and then apply it to the devices.

2Multi-app Mode

You can also select multiple apps to lock according to your needs, and here are the steps for you:

Step 1
Access to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section
Go to Admin Console > Policy & Kiosk > Policy & Kiosk Config Files to create a policy file.

Step 2
Create a Policy File
You can click the "+Create Config File" button, and then create a policy for your Windows devices.

Step 3
Select "Multi-app mode"
In the "Kiosk Mode" section, you can choose the "multi-app mode" selection. And then create the user account.

Step 5
Add Apps
After creating the user account, you can click the "next" button and add the apps according to your needs.

Step 6
Save and Apply It
Last, save the file and apply it to the devices that you want to manage.

2Kiosk Browser

Aside from restricting apps, you can also lock down websites for your specific needs. Following the steps to do it:

Step 1
Access to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section
Go to Admin Console > Policy & Kiosk > Policy & Kiosk Config Files to create a policy file.

Step 2
Create a Policy File
You can click the "+Create Config File" button, and then create a policy for your Windows devices.

Step 3
Navigate to "Kiosk Browser" Section
Now, you will see the "Kiosk Browser" section, select it and open the kiosk browser.

Step 4
Add Sites
After opening the kiosk browser, you will need to add the sites that you are allowed for your employees to use. Click "+Add Sites" to do it.