## Approve a Device

Approved devices add a layer of security to your AppleConnect account, remove the need for 2-step verification, and give you fast easy access to Apple apps and services.

Note: If your approved device is ever lost, stolen, or you won't be using it anymore, Revoke it.

### Approved Device Setup (Mac)

- Your device is automatically approved when you sign in to AppleConnect or run Kickstart within a few days of your start date.
- If your device hasn't been approved, you can go to the AppleConnect website, sign in, and click Start Approval.

### Approved Device Setup (iOS)

1. From your iOS device, install Self Service - iOS.
2. Open the Connect app and sign in with your AppleConnect account name and password.
3. Tap Start Approval and follow the prompts.

### Approve Another Device

You must use your existing approved device to approve another one.

Sign in to AppleConnect on your unapproved Mac, or the Connect app on your iOS device, and follow the prompts.

Note: If an approval code expires during approval, click Refresh. On your approved Mac, refresh the page to renew the pending approval, click Approve, and then follow the prompts.

### Pending Approvals

To approve or reject device approvals, you can either:

- Go to the AppleConnect website > Devices and follow the prompts.
- In the menu bar, click the AppleConnect icon () > View Account > Pending Approvals and follow the prompts.

### Shared and Collection Devices

Shared and collection devices are special use case approved devices. They can't be used to approve other devices.

Only create a shared or collection device as required by a business need.

- Enable sharing if you must let another user sign in and access their AppleConnect-protected apps and systems on your approved device.
- Create a collection if you must give a group of people access to AppleConnect-protected apps and systems on a group of devices.

To enable sharing:

1. In the menu bar, click the AppleConnect icon () > View Account > Personal Devices.
2. Select the device you want to share.
3. Below the list of personal devices, turn on Device Sharing.

Note: To avoid exposing your Mail and Calendar accounts to other device users, don't set up Mail and Calendar on a shared or collection device.