Get Started: Software Management

You can remotely manage software apps for many types of managed devices in your fleet, giving your users access to the latest apps, tools, and technology can make them more productive. JumpCloud helps you control how these apps and tools are used and who can access them.

Understanding Software Management Solutions

JumpCloud provides software management for these types of devices:

OS Description Learn More
Windows Use the integrated Microsoft Store with JumpCloud MDM to install and manage applications on your JumpCloud-managed Windows fleet. Manage Software for Windows with Microsoft Store
Use JumpCloud's App Catalog to install and easily manage popular Windows desktop applications that may not be available through the Microsoft Store.
Use the Chocolatey public repo to install software applications on Windows devices. You can also install custom Windows apps with Chocolatey and delay updates to apps.
Upload and install your own custom MSI applications from JumpCloud's private software repository.

macOS

Use Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) to bulk purchase apps for macOS, control the apps that are purchased through ABM, and keep track of the licenses used.

Through JumpCloud's MDM, add and assign preconfigured self-hosted macOS app packages developed by you or a third party to meet a specific business need for your organization.

Upload and install custom PKG applications from JumpCloud's private software repository.

Android Manage software apps for your JumpCloud’s Android Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)-enrolled devices with JumpCloud’s Software Management. Adding and managing Android apps saves you time and ensures that your users can access all the apps they need. Software Management: Android
iOS Use Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) to bulk purchase apps for iOS, control the apps that are purchased through ABM, and keep track of the licenses used.

For more details on supported JumpCloud devices, see JumpCloud Agent Compatibility, System Requirements, and Impacts.

Understanding Install, Update, and Delete Actions

Use this table to understand the results of install, update, and delete actions for software management solutions in JumpCloud.

Action/Result
Software Management Solution Install Update Delete
Windows Chocolatey Yes Auto Update (when selected) App is uninstalled
Microsoft Store Yes Auto Update (when selected) App is not uninstalled
JC App Catalog Yes Auto Update (when selected) App is not uninstalled
Private Repo Yes Manual App is not uninstalled
Mac VPP Yes Auto Update (when selected) App is not uninstalled
Self-Hosted Yes Manual App is not uninstalled
Private Repo Yes Manual App is not uninstalled
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