How to Configure App Installation Settings for Google Workspace Users on iOS Devices

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

You can allow or block users from installing apps from the App Store, accessing the App Store, and downloading apps purchased on other devices.

Users can still download allowed managed apps through the Google Device Policy app.

Requirements to configure iOS apps installation settings

This setting requires Advanced iOS Mobile Management and an Apple Push Certificate, and it only applies to supervised devices.
It applies only to users with Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, G Suite Enterprise for Education, or Cloud Identity Premium licenses.

How to control what apps users can install on iOS devices step-by-step with images

Step 1

In Google Admin at https://admin.google.com, click Devices > Mobile & endpoints > Settings > iOS settings in the menu on the left.

Step 2

Select Apps and services.

Step 3

Click App installation.

Step 4

Uncheck the Allow users to install apps box to prevent users from installing apps from the App Store.
Uncheck Allow users to install apps from the App Store to prevent users from accessing the App Store.
Uncheck Allow apps purchased on other devices to download automatically to prevent apps purchased on different devices from being installed automatically.

Click SAVE. Changes may take up to 24 hours to take effect on mobile devices.

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