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How to Manually Enroll a Personal Windows Device in Intune

These instructions are for the School of Medicine community.

Follow these steps to connect your Stanford work account to your Windows device to manually complete the enrollment on a personally-owned device used for Stanford work.

Prerequisite: Set up new Microsoft login

As a required first step, you must set up your new Microsoft login using an approved authentication method. Then wait 24 hours, or until prompted, before manually enrolling in Intune. 

Before you begin

  • Check your OS version: Confirm your device is running a supported operating system by visiting uit.stanford.edu/guide/sunset-schedule.
  • Backup your data: No issues are expected, but it's always a good idea to back up important data.
  • Network connection: A reliable Wi-Fi network or wired connection will help ensure your enrollment goes smoothly.
  • Save your work: Please ensure all your work is saved and applications are closed before starting the process.
Please allow up to one hour for a device's compliance status to be updated after completing registration.

Determine manual enrollment eligibility

  1. Open the Settings app (press Windows key + l). Click Accounts
  2. Select Access work or school.
  3. Compare the page with the screenshot below to determine eligibility. 
    1. If you see an item that shows “Connected to X domain” please stop. The device you are using is not eligible for manual enrollment, please see Automatic Enrollment for into Microsoft Intune for Windows Devices | University IT. 
    2. If the domain that is showing is not a stanford.edu address you will need to contact IT support.
      Compare the page

Manually Enroll in Intune

Follow these steps to manually enroll your Windows PC in Stanford Intune device management system.

  1. Click the Connect button.
    Click connect
  2. In the text box, enter your email address under "Set up a work or school account."
    enter your email
  3. Complete the sign-in process
  4. You may be prompted to set up Windows Hello for secure sign-in. If so, follow the on-screen instructions to complete this step. Note that this process may request the use of biometrics and you will need to generate a device specific PIN.

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What's next

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

See also

Need help?

  • Check out the FAQs for the answers to commonly asked questions.
  • For additional assistance, contact SoM Entra ID / Intune support using any of the options listed below: 
    • SoM TDS Service Desk: Call (650) 725-8000 (option 7), available 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Hours have been expanded to handle increased demand.
    • SoM Tech Bar: Schedule an appointment at the location nearest you.
    • SoM Field Service Technician: Request an appointment at a time that works for you.
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