Introduction

In this article, you will know how to approve mobile devices in bulk from a list. In today's fast-paced world, managing mobile devices efficiently is crucial for any organization. With the ever-growing number of devices, approving them individually can be time-consuming and tedious.

Hence, xFanatical Foresight Automation tool introduces bulk approving mobile devices from a list to eliminate these manual redundant tasks for the Admin. It automates the process and helps the Admin to perform this task efficiently.

Why do you need to perform bulk approval for mobile devices?

IT Admin must review their user-owned devices that request organizational data access. In this case, the Admin should approve the users’ devices to permit them to access the work data and other resources. So, when the users add their work account to their device, they will see a message that the Admin will review and approve their device. After getting approval from the Admin, he will access the work data within the device. Google Admin allows you to approve a single device at a time. This action will save your organization from data breaches and other cybercrimes. But, as an Admin, you might be required to approve multiple devices simultaneously. For example, when a batch of new employees comes to your organization, you should take action for multiple mobiles. Thus, you need to perform bulk approval for the mobile devices.

Note: The feature is not supported for mobile devices under basic mobile management. 

Leveraging xFanatical Foresight Automation tool for Bulk Approval Feature

xFanatical Foresight Automation tool, a cutting-edge device management platform, provides a powerful bulk approval feature that allows administrators to tackle device approvals efficiently. By leveraging this feature, administrators can save valuable time and effort while ensuring a smooth and streamlined approval process.

Video Demo

From this demo video, you will learn how to bulk-approve mobile devices in Google Workspace from a list with the help of Foresight.

Instruction

The rule is divided into two parts:

  • Rule 1: Prepare the CSV file for the mobile devices to be approved.
  • Rule 2: Approve the exported mobile devices.

Rule Creation

  1. Log in to your xFanatical Foresight account with your Google Admin account. 
  2. Go to the Rules page and click the New Rule button.
  3. Select the Manual Trigger trigger from the select a trigger screen.Select the Manual Trigger trigger from the select a trigger screen
  4. In the Select an action screen, select List mobile devices action. In the Select an action screen, select List mobile devices action
  5. Keep only three columns: Device ID, Device User Email, and Device Status. Make sure you select the Device Status column, as it's essential for exporting the device's status.
  6. Click Review.Keep only three columns
  7. Enter the Rule name, and click Create.Enter the Rule name, and click Create

Rule Triggering

  • Click the Play icon to trigger the rule. The process may take a few seconds to complete.Part1 Click the Play icon to trigger the rule

Verifying Results

  1. A notification will appear in the top right-hand corner. Click on it, then select View log.
  2. Additionally, navigate to the Logs page to confirm that the rule executed successfully.Part 1 Navigate to the Logs page to confirm that the rule executed successfully
  3. From this CSV file, you will see that the status of certain devices is marked as PENDING, indicating they have not yet been approved.CSV file

Create the Second Rule to Approve These Mobile Devices

  1. Go to the Rules page and click the New Rule button.
  2. Select the Data Uploaded trigger from the select a trigger screen.Select the Data Uploaded trigger from the select a trigger screen
  3. Click on the upload box and upload the downloaded .CSV, wait for the CSV to be parsed.Click on the upload box and upload the downloaded .CSV, wait for the CSV to be parsed
  4. Click Next.
  5. On the Select an action screen, click the Approve mobile device action.On the Select an action screen, click the Approve mobile device action
  6. Select Device Status in the Device ID field and Device User Email in the User Primary Email field. Click Review.Select Device Status in the Device ID field and Device User Email in the User Primary Email field. Click Review
  7. Give Rule Name, and click Create.For Part 2 Enter the rule name and click create

Rule Triggering

  • Click Upload Icon and then upload the same .CSV file again. The process will take a few seconds.Trigger Part 2

Verifying the Result

  1. A notification will appear in the top right-hand corner. Click on it, then select View log. 
  2. Additionally check the Logs page for the status of successful rule triggering.
  3. Verify the results from Google Admin Console.Verify the results from Google admin console

Conclusion

The ability to approve mobile devices in bulk from a list using xFanatical Foresight Automation tool, is a game-changer for organizations seeking efficient device management. By streamlining the approval process, xFanatical Foresight Automation tool empowers administrators to save time, reduce errors, and maintain consistency. Embrace the power of bulk approvals with xFanatical Foresight and revolutionize your device management practices today!

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