To set up App Licensing Management for Android devices in the KACE Cloud, please follow the process detailed in the video and accompanying steps below.

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KACE Cloud MDM - How to setup App Licensing Management for Android

This article explains how to set up App Licensing Management for Android devices in the KACE Cloud MDM https://support.quest.com/kace-cloud-mobile-device-manager/kb/261637

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App License Management

To set up KACE Cloud management of apps in Google Play Group Licensing, you will need to link your Managed Google Play Organization with KACE Cloud.

In KACE Cloud, go to Settings > Android Settings then click Enroll.

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The sign-up process on Google Play will differ based on whether or not you’ve previously created an organization. The following are enrollment requirements:

• The account cannot be a G Suite account.
• The same account must be used for the Managed Play Store account and the Google Play Developer account .

Once the sign-up process is complete, your Managed Google Play Organization Details will be connected and accessible in KACE Cloud.

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Functions

Assign Licenses

1. Select the Devices tab in top navigation.
2. Select a device.
3. In the right panel, select Apps.
4. Click Add New.
5. Select an app from the library, import from store, or upload from your machine.
6. Click Install on Device.

View Available Licenses

For all apps

1. Select the Settings tab in top navigation.
2. Select Android Settings

An admin can view all available licenses in the Managed Google Play Organization Details section.

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For individual apps

1. Select the Library tab in top navigation.
2. Select the Apps library.
3. Select an app.
4. In the right panel, see the Licenses section.

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Sync Group Licenses

KACE Cloud updates licensing information automatically each night. If an admin uploads additional apps and would like to update KACE Cloud before the nightly update, they can force a sync.

1. Select the Settings tab in the top navigation.
2. In the left panel, click Android Settings.
3. Click Sync Group Licenses.

Updated license details can then be viewed immediately on the settings page, in the App Library list, or in an individual app's details section.

Reclaim Licenses

1. Select the Users tab in the top navigation.
2. Select a user.
3. In the right panel, locate the Licensed Apps section.
4. Select an app, then click Reclaim License.
5. Click Confirm.

The license will be reclaimed and the available license count will be reflected in the Licenses column under Library > Apps.

See Android Enrollment  and App Management for Android .