Shared Device Configuration

Use the Shared Device Configuration dialog box to configure how shared devices behave when accessed by authorized users.

Note: Settings may differ depending on the selected device family.
Override Settings Inherited from Parent Group 'device group name' Turn on to ignore settings inherited from parent device groups.

This option is displayed only in nested device groups.
Apply changes to all child groups and devices Turn on to cascade settings specified here to all nested devices and device groups.
Enable Shared Device Select this option to enable the Shared Device advanced configuration.
Single Sign-on (SSO) authenticator app Choose the type of SSO authentication for the shared device.
  • None
 Do not use SSO authentication.
  • Microsoft Authenticator
 Use Azure AD for SSO authentication.
  • Imprivata MDA
 Use Imprivata MDA for SSO authentication.
Add Groups
  • Directory Service
  • Identity Provider

Select the to select either a Directory Services or a Identity Provider connection from the dropdown list. If you have not configured a directory service or IdP, you can set up a new connection by clicking Manage Directories. Refer to Identity Management for instructions on how to associate your identity management system with SOTI MobiControl.

Note: Shared devices do not work with Azure AD.
User Group Mapping Use this table to map user groups to the device groups they'll move into once a user from that user group logs into the device. You can map each user group to a different destination device group, with different terms and conditions.

For example, you can specify that the devices logged into by users in the IT user group should move to Group B upon login. Group B has lockdown and some feature control options configured. Then, specify that users in the Sales user group should move to Group C upon login. Group C has lockdown and VPN profile configurations applied and a more frequent check in schedule.

Choose a terms and conditions document from the dropdown list.
Log out automatically after a set period Enable this option to log out a user after a set period.
Log out automatically when inactive Enable this option to log out a user after a device is inactive for a set period.
Relocate device back to home device group on logout Enable this option to send the device back to its original group once the device user logs out. Settings and configurations specific to the destination group get replace by those of the home group.
Manage app data on logout Enable this option to clear or retain app data for all applications or for specific ones when a device user logs out of Shared Device mode.
Primary tab options:
  • Clear data: clears app data for the apps
  • Retain data: retains data for the apps
Secondary tab options:
  • All apps: clears or retains data for all apps applied on the group that the device belongs to
  • Specific apps: clears or retains data for specific apps configured by the user
Note: Email account data is always cleared regardless of these settings.
See Manage App Data On Shared Device Logout for more information.
Disable device passcode when user logs out Enable this option to clear the passcode from the device once the device user logs out.
Note: This option is only supported on iOS devices or Samsung devices running Android 7.0 or later.