Configure Blocklist/Allowlist Apps Profile (iOS/iPadOS)
Admins can allow or deny certain applications to function on an enrolled device.
Blocklist Apps
Disables desired applications from functioning on iOS devices and app icon will not be visible on the screen for launching.
To disable desired applications remotely on the enrolled devices, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > iOS/iPadOS > Add > Blocklist/Allowlist Apps > Blocklist Apps Configure > Add.
2. In the Application List prompt, choose the app from the drop-down list.
Note: App Id is auto-populated when App Name is selected.
The selected app will be listed under Blocklist Apps section.
3. Enter a Profile Name and click Save.
The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.
4. Go back to Home tab and select the iOS device(s) or group(s).
5. Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
6. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.
Allowlist Apps
Allows only desired apps to function on an iOS device and restricts all other apps.
To allow only desired applications remotely on the enrolled devices, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > iOS/iPadOS > Add > Blocklist/Allowlist Apps > Allowlist Apps Configure > Add.
2. In the Application List prompt, choose the app from the drop-down list.
Note: App ID is auto-populated when App Name is selected.
The selected app will be listed under Allowlist Apps section.
4. Enter a Profile Name and click Save.
The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.
5. Go back to Home tab and select the device(s) or a group.
6. Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
7 In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.
Note: Contacts and Settings are two native apps that cannot be blocked. Admin can use Restrictions Profile option to disable specific features under Settings.