Your frontline runs on Shared devices, make sureyour MDM runs it better.
Maximize device utilization and secure employee data with seamless multi-user access for Android and iOS.
The Problem: The Hidden Chaos of Unmanaged Device Sharing
Shared Device Mode solves the management nightmare that occurs when IT teams in industries like retail, healthcare, and logistics share devices across shifts without dedicated management tools.
- Privacy & Security Risks: Employees often use shared credentials, or worse, stay logged into personal or corporate apps, leaving sensitive data exposed to the next person on shift.
- Productivity Friction: Frontline workers waste valuable time manually logging out of apps, clearing caches, or reconfiguring settings before they can even start their tasks.
- Accountability Gaps: Without individual user sessions, IT cannot audit who performed specific actions on a device, leading to compliance failures and security blind spots.
- Inconsistent User Experience: Devices become "messy" over time, with random app layouts and leftover notifications from previous users creating confusion and frustration.
Overview: What is Shared Device Mode?
Shared device mode is a specialized configuration that allows multiple employees to securely share a single corporate device while maintaining individual identity and data privacy. It transforms a generic device into a personalized tool for whoever is holding it at that moment.
When an employee starts their shift, they sign in to the device using their own corporate credentials (via SSO). The device automatically provisions the specific apps and policies assigned to their role. Once the shift ends and the user signs out, SureMDM automatically wipes temporary data and resets the device to a "factory-clean" state, ready for the next worker.
Why Shared Device Mode is a Must-Have for IT Admins
Identity-Based Security
Integrate with major Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Azure AD, or SureIdP for secure SSO authentication.
Automated Session Wipe
Ensures compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by automatically removing user-specific data and app sessions upon logout.
Role-Based Provisioning
Users see only the apps and settings they need for their specific job role, reducing distraction and improving focus.
Maximized Hardware ROI
Reduce procurement costs by allowing multiple shifts to share a smaller fleet of high-performance devices.
Cross-Platform Support for Every Workforce
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Shared Device Mode for Android
- Android Shared Device Mode enables secure multi-user login on Android HHTs, tablets, and smartphones.
- Implement shared device mode for Android by integrating with SureLock for a secure, branded launcher experience.
- Support for SAML 2.0, LDAP, and Local User authentication to ensure seamless multiple users in android access.
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Shared Device Mode for iOS
- Leverage Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL) for seamless SSO across Apple apps.
- Centrally manage shared iPhone and iPad configurations via SureMDM.
- Maintain user accountability without sacrificing the intuitive iOS experience.
Industry Use Cases: Built for the Frontline
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Retail Operations
Shared Device Mode allows store associates to instantly access personalized inventory and mPOS tools on shared handheld terminals. By automating session resets between shifts, 42Gears ensures that sensitive customer data is never exposed to the next user, maintaining both security and operational speed.
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Healthcare & Clinical Rounds
42Gears streamlines clinical rounds by allowing nurses and doctors to share tablets for EHR access without compromising patient privacy. Automatic data wipes upon logout ensure full HIPAA compliance, allowing medical staff to focus on care rather than manual device cleanup.
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Logistics & Warehousing
Maximize hardware ROI in the warehouse by enabling multiple workers to share rugged devices across shifts. Shared Device Mode maintains individual accountability for every scan and action, while ensuring each worker has the exact tools they need for their specific role.
Why IT Admins Choose 42Gears for Shared Device Management
Managing a fleet of shared devices shouldn't be a full-time job. 42Gears SureMDM provides the tools you need to automate the boring stuff so you can focus on strategy.
- Zero-Touch Provisioning: Get devices out of the box and into workers' hands faster with support for Android Zero-Touch and Apple Business Manager.
- Unified Management: Manage Android, iOS, and Windows shared devices from a single, intuitive console.
- Compliance Ready: Built-in features for GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2 compliance.
- Advanced Security: Combine shared device mode with SureAccess (ZTNA) and SureIdP for a complete Zero Trust architecture.
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