How to Set Up a New iPhone or iPad

University policy requires you to enroll your iPhone or iPadOS device in Jamf mobile device management if you plan to use it for Stanford activities on the campus network. 

Jamf ensures your device stays up to date and secure enough to access the Stanford network, including applications such as your Stanford email and calendar.

How to enroll your device 

There are two primary ways to enroll a device in Jamf. 

Option 1: Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)

Stanford-owned devices purchased through Stanford procurement (university bookstore or Smartmart) will automatically enroll in Apple device management (Jamf).

How it works

1. Unbox your new iPhone or iPad and turn it on.
2. Follow Apple's on-screen setup assistant.
3. Your device will automatically enroll in Jamf during setup.

Learn more at automated device enrollment for Apple devices.

Option 2: User-initiated enrollment 

Personally owned devices and Stanford-owned devices not purchased through Stanford procurement are enrolled in Jamf via a user-initiated workflow, so you will need to download and install Jamf yourself. 

How it works

1. From the device you want to enroll, visit our Jamf iOS/iPadOS instructions.
2. You’ll be directed to navigate to jamfenroll.stanford.edu to install and download the Jamf configuration profile. 

Note: With user-initiated enrollment, you can remove Jamf yourself at any time (for example, if you leave Stanford or stop using the device for work). 

Get help

• For the answers to common questions, visit the Jamf iOS/iPadOS FAQs.
• Need more assistance? Submit a Help request.

See also 

• Using your iPhone only for two-step authentication? You don’t need Jamf. Instead, follow these instructions for how to set up a smartphone for two-step authentication.
• Want easier access to Stanford sites and tools? Install Cardinal Key on your iOS device.

Learn more

• Learn about Encryption at Stanford