A Managed Apple Account is an Apple Account (Apple ID) that is created and controlled by Oakland University. Users cannot create an Apple Account themselves using an @oakland.edu email address.
Who is Eligible?
Active students, faculty, and staff.
Overview
An Apple Account (formerly referred to as an Apple ID) is an account used to access Apple services and to sign into Apple devices. At Oakland University, Apple Accounts are provisioned and managed by the University and are referred to as Managed Apple Accounts. Managed Apple Accounts are owned by the University, not the individual user, and are centrally managed and subject to University policies.
Request an Apple Account
Users cannot create an Apple Account themselves using an @oakland.edu email address. To request a Managed Apple Account for your OU Email address, complete the Request an Apple Account process.
Using Managed Apple Accounts
Managed Apple Accounts can be used to sign in to University-owned Apple devices that are enrolled in the University's device management system.
When used on managed devices, Apple Accounts allow:
- Access to Apple services such as iCloud and continuity between devices
- Access to apps purchased through your department
- IT support from UTS (password resets, locked accounts, etc.)
See all Apple services available with Managed Apple Accounts here: Service access with Managed Apple Accounts
Managed Apple Accounts are not permitted for use on personal devices at this time.
Additional Support
- OU Technology Center
- 44 Oakland Center
- Rochester, MI 48309-4479
- (248) 370-4357
- Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm