Data Usage Policy (iOS/iPadOS)



This job allows admin to remotely set thresholds for data usage on the enrolled device(s) or group(s). 

Note: Once this job is pushed to the enrolled device, automatic notifications will be sent when the device reaches the allowed threshold limit. This will work only when SureMDM Alert Type is enabled.

To create Data Usage Policy job and deploy it to the device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:

1.  On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Jobs > New Job > iOS/iPadOS > Data Usage Policy.

2. Configure Data Usage Policy settings and click OK.


Settings

Description

Job Name

Enter a name for the Job.

Data Usage Policy 

Turn ON this option to configure data usage policy.

Configure Billing Cycle

Select the billing cycle (Monthly Weekly/Daily/Custom).

Note: Billing Start Date / Day will be auto-populated based on the option selected in the Configure Billing Cycle.

Configure Mobile Data Limits

Enter the value to set the threshold for the data usage for Limit 1 and

Limit 2.

Note: Block Data, Apply Profile, Send MDM Alert, Send Email Alert options are enabled once the value for the threshold is entered.

Action 

Select the appropriate action when the data usage exceeds the set threshold:

  • Send MDM Alert - Notifies the SureMDM admin
  • Send Email Alert - Alerts will be sent to the configured email address. 
  • Apply Profile - Apply Jobs/Profiles on the devices

      Note: Only one Profile can be added.

  • Block Data - Will block the data usage


    The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section. 

3.  Go back to Home tab and select the iOS/iPadOS device(s) or group(s).

4.  Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

5.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the job and click Apply.