AppleSeed for IT
Apple's beta testing program for IT administrators and managed device fleets
Beta Testing for Enterprise
AppleSeed for IT gives IT administrators early access to prerelease Apple software. Test macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS betas on managed devices before fleet-wide deployment. Requires enrollment through Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
Program Features
Enroll specific managed devices in beta programs via MDM. Test on real hardware without affecting your production fleet.
Control which beta versions are deployed. Defer beta updates, enforce specific versions, and manage update timing through MDM.
Submit feedback directly to Apple engineering. Report bugs, compatibility issues, and enterprise-specific concerns with beta releases.
Test MDM profiles, configuration profiles, and management commands against upcoming OS versions before they ship.
Validate your app catalog against beta releases. Identify breaking changes in critical business applications before fleet updates.
Preview security changes, new privacy features, and compliance impact before they reach your end users.
How to Enroll
- Sign in to beta.apple.com/for-it with your Managed Apple Account (Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager)
- Enroll devices — select managed devices in your MDM to receive beta software updates
- Deploy betas — beta updates appear in Software Update on enrolled devices. Control deployment timing via MDM
- Submit feedback — use Feedback Assistant to report issues to Apple
Resources
Enroll and manage beta testing devices (requires Managed Apple Account)
Official documentation for managing beta software in enterprise environments
Track beta release timelines for all Apple platforms
Submit bug reports and feedback directly to Apple engineering