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How to Register an iOS/iPadOS Device in Intune

These instructions are for the School of Medicine community.

Complete a quick registration to connect your device to the new Microsoft login, giving you secure access to Stanford Microsoft apps like Outlook and Teams. You'll continue to use Jamf for mobile device management. 

Step 1: Ensure your device is enrolled in Jamf

  • If you currently use your iPhone or iPad for Stanford work, it is likely already enrolled.
  • If your device is not enrolled, follow these Jamf enrollment instructions on the iOS or iPad device you wish to register.

Step 2: Download the Authenticator app; set up a passwordless login 

Before registering your iOS or iPadOS device in Intune, you must install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device. 

  • If you're using Authenticator as your authentication method: Make sure you've completed the steps to set up your passwordless login with Authenticator before proceeding. 
  • If you've created an Apple passkey: You only need to install the Authenticator app — no additional setup required. You'll then be able to authenticate using Touch ID or Face ID.

Step 3: Register your iPhone or iPad

Please allow up to one hour for a device's compliance status to be updated after completing registration.

Wait 24 hours after you set up your new Microsoft login. Then, choose one of the following two methods to begin registration:

Option A: Direct Link (Safari users) 

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, click this link: selfserviceios://registerdc.
  2. When prompted, select Open. 

Option B: Self-Service App 

  1. Open the Self-Service app.
  2. Select All.
  3. From the list, select Register with Microsoft.
    select register with Microsoft
     

Authenticate and complete registration

  1. After initiating registration, you will be automatically redirected to the Microsoft Authenticator app.

  2. Select your SUNetID@stanford.edu account from the list. 

    TIP:  If this device was not used for Microsoft Authentication and your account isn't listed, click +  icon in the upper right and login with your SUNetID@stanford.edu email address to continue the registration process.

    select account
     

  3. After selecting your account, you will be redirected back to the Self Service app.
  4. A confirmation dialog will appear with the message: "You are now registered with Microsoft."
    you are now registered
     

What's next

Wait at least one hour after completing registration, then verify your device's registration on the company portal website. 

See also

Need help?

  • For answers to common questions, review the FAQs.
  • If you still need help, contact your local IT support team.
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