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Shared Device Mode (SDM) - Windows

Shared Device Mode (SDM) for Windows allows multiple users to securely share a single Windows device while maintaining distinct user-specific policies, profiles, and configurations. Designed for frontline, shift-based, healthcare, and educational environments, Windows SDM dynamically switches profiles based on the active user upon sign-in and applies a default device profile during logged-out or transition states.

Prerequisites​

Before configuring and deploying Shared Device Mode for Windows in SureMDM, verify that the following prerequisites are met:

  • Supported Operating System: Devices running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
  • Enrollment Type: Devices must be enrolled using Dual Enrollment.
  • Agent Version: SureMDM agent version 6.34.0 or later
  • Subscription Tier:
    • Premium and Enterprise Tier accounts.
    • SureIdP (42Gears In-House IdP) license would be required if Shared Device User Name is set as device property condition for profile deployment.

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