Best way to manage multiple iPhones

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Best way to manage multiple iPhones

7 iPhone SEs were purchased for co-workers for business use only. What is the best way to set these up? I created a single Apple ID using my work email address. Of course, when I used this on each phone they are all linked together.

What are some suggestions to set these up the easiest? I really don't want to have to create multiple Apple IDs and still have SOME control.

Should I set these up as child phones with parental controls? Any suggestions would be very welcome!

FYI - these phones are supposed to be used only for business calls, texts and possibly face time. Very basic.

Posted on Sep 21, 2025 4:30 PM

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Answer 1

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Limnos

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Sep 21, 2025 5:55 PM in response to Kellie McGilvra

Good October, 2024 compilation of Apple small business resources, by Community contributor brbo —> How do you set up an Apple Business accou… - Apple Community

Apple Business Essentials User Guide - Apple Support

Apple Business Essentials includes all the features of Apple Business Manager and more. Apple Business Essentials is one complete subscription that seamlessly brings together device management, 24/7 support, and cloud storage so your small business can easily manage every employee’s iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV (that your organization owns)—every step of the way. Apple Business Essentials is currently available only in the United States." 20220427

Small business support by Apple --> Business - Small Business - Apple

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celliott147

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Sep 22, 2025 9:05 AM in response to Kellie McGilvra

I would encourage you to look at Apple Business Essentials. It's a solution aimed at solving the problems you're describing for small to mid sized orgs.

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Answer 3

Sep 21, 2025 4:50 PM in response to Kellie McGilvra

Basically none of the above. Not sure why you think it is necessary, or even desirable, to lock use of the phones down to that point. And frankly, if I were your employee and you gave me a business phone with parental control set up, I’d give it back and head for the door.

I assume your business is small enough that you do not have an IT department. You probably should have started with your cellular service provider. Apple may have some resources as well. Start by looking here: Business - Apple

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Answer 4

Sep 21, 2025 5:38 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

I understand totally that parental controls wasn't ideal, I was just tossing random examples out there for clarity with my post looking for suggestions. We do not have an IT dept so reaching out there isn't an option. I will explore the business link that you shared. Thank you.

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