Understand Intune and Microsoft Entra device limit restrictions - Microsoft Intune (2024)

  • Article

Applies to

  • Android
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

There are two ways to limit the number of devices an employee or student can use for work or school. You can:

  • Configure device limit restrictions in the Microsoft Intune admin center.
  • Configure a device limit in the Microsoft Entra admin center.

This article provides an overview of each limitation, and describes the device conditions and provisioning scenarios that support them.

Intune device limit restrictions

Configure Intune device limit restrictions to limit the number of devices a user can enroll in Microsoft Intune. You can allow a user to enroll up to 15 devices. To create a device limit restriction, sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center and go to Devices > Enrollment. For more information, see Create a device limit restriction.

Intune device limit restrictions don't apply to devices enrolled via:

  • Android device administrator + device enrollment manager
  • Android Enterprise dedicated device
  • Co-management with Configuration Manager
  • Automatic enrollment + group policy
  • Automatic enrollment + device enrollment manager
  • Automatic enrollment + bulk device enrollment
  • Windows Autopilot

Devices enrolled via these methods are enrolled automatically or by an Intune admin, not by an employee or student, and are considered shared devices. Instead, you can apply the Microsoft Entra limit, where supported.

Microsoft Entra device limit

Configure the maximum number of devices per user in Microsoft Entra to limit the number of devices that can join or register with Microsoft Entra. To access this setting:

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.
  2. Go to Identity > Devices > Device settings.

The limit applies to devices that are Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra registered, with some exceptions. It isn't applicable to Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices, and devices enrolled via:

  • Android Enterprise dedicated device
  • Windows automatic enrollment + bulk device enrollment
  • Windows automatic enrollment + group policy

For more information about configuring these setting in Microsoft Entra ID, see Configure device settings.

Applicable scenarios

Use the following table to determine the type of limitations you can apply to devices.

PlatformDevice management solutionUser affinityDoes Microsoft Entra limitation apply?Does Intune limitation apply?
AndroidAndroid Enterprise personally owned work profileYesYesYes
AndroidAndroid Enterprise dedicated deviceNoNoNo
AndroidAndroid Enterprise fully managedYesYesYes
AndroidAndroid Enterprise corporate-owned work profileYesYesYes
AndroidAndroid device administratorYesYesYes
AndroidAndroid device administrator + device enrollment managerNoYesNo
iOS and macOSBYOD: Apple User EnrollmentYesYesYes
iOS and macOSBYOD: Apple Device EnrollmentYesYesYes
iOS and macOSApple Automated Device EnrollmentYesYesYes
Windows 10/11BYOD: User enrollmentYesYesYes
Windows 10/11Automatic enrollment + group policyNoNoNo
Windows 10/11Automatic enrollment + device enrollment managerNoYesNo
Windows 10/11Automatic enrollment + bulk device enrollmentNoNoNo
Windows 10/11Windows AutopilotYesYesNo
Windows 10/11Co-management with Configuration ManagerNoYesNo

Android and iOS devices

Important

Microsoft Intune is ending support for Android device administrator management on devices with access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) on December 31, 2024. After that date, device enrollment, technical support, bug fixes, and security fixes will be unavailable. If you currently use device administrator management, we recommend switching to another Android management option in Intune before support ends. For more information, see Ending support for Android device administrator on GMS devices.

iOS or Android devices example 1

  • The Microsoft Entra Maximum number of devices per user setting is set to 3.
  • The Intune Device limit setting is set to 5.

Outcome: You can enroll up to 3 devices, because the Microsoft Entra ID limits users to a maximum of 3 devices. If you try to enroll more than three devices in Intune, enrollment fails because the fourth device is blocked from registering in Microsoft Entra ID.

iOS or Android devices example 2

  • The Microsoft Entra Maximum number of devices per user setting is set to 20.
  • The Intune Device limit setting is set to 2.

Outcome: You can successfully register and enroll two devices. Intune enrollment will be blocked for any additional devices. The Microsoft Entra limit only applies to Apple automated device enrollment when devices are configured with user affinity.

Windows devices

Windows 10/11 example 1

  • The Microsoft Entra Maximum number of devices per user setting is set to 5.
  • The Intune Device limit setting is set to 3.
  • The devices are Microsoft Entra hybrid joined and enrolled automatically (GPO configured).

Outcome: Because the enrollment is provisioned by GPO, the Microsoft Entra device limit doesn't apply. The Intune device limit restriction also doesn't apply.

Windows 10/11 example 2

  • The Microsoft Entra Maximum number of devices per user setting is set to 5.
  • The Intune Device limit setting is set to 2.
  • The devices are local domain joined, and enrolled in the Settings app.

Outcome: You can only enroll two devices before they're blocked. You can register up to five devices.

Next steps

  • Create a device limit restriction in Azure.
  • Learn more about registration and domain joined.
Understand Intune and Microsoft Entra device limit restrictions - Microsoft Intune (2024)

FAQs

What are the limitations of Intune? ›

Dependency on Internet Connectivity

Being cloud based, Intune requires consistent internet connectivity for optimal functionality. This can be a challenge if your organization operates in remote locations or locations with limited internet access.

What is the difference between Intune devices and Entra ID devices? ›

Features: Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID have different valuable features. Intune offers data wipe and device reset, integration with enterprise systems, and control over user access. Entra ID focuses on user-friendly interface, efficient authentication, and seamless integration with platforms.

What is device restrictions in Intune? ›

Intune includes device restriction policies that help administrators control Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, and Windows devices. These restrictions let you control a wide range of settings and features to protect your organization's resources. For example, admins can: Allow or block the device camera.

What is the maximum number of devices in entra? ›

Microsoft Entra Device Limit Restriction

The default limit is 50, expandable to 100. You can also choose “Unlimited” to remove the limit (subject to existing quotas).

What is the purpose of Microsoft Intune? ›

With Intune, you can protect data on managed devices (enrolled in Intune) and protect data on unmanaged devices (not enrolled in Intune). Intune can isolate organization data from personal data. The idea is to protect your company information using policies that you configure and deploy.

How many devices can Microsoft Intune handle? ›

You can allow a user to enroll up to 15 devices. To create a device limit restriction, sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center and go to Devices > Enrollment. For more information, see Create a device limit restriction.

What does Microsoft Entra do? ›

Microsoft Entra is a family of identity and network access products. It enables organizations to implement a Zero Trust security strategy and create a trust fabric that verifies identities, validates access conditions, checks permissions, encrypts connection channels, and monitors for compromise.

How do you tell if a device is managed by Intune? ›

This means that your computer is registered in Azure AD as a personal device. This alone does not indicate if your computer is enrolled in Intune. To check if your computer is managed by Intune, go to myaccount.microsoft.com and click on Devices. Click on your device name and look for "Device is managed by Intune."

What happens when a device is enrolled in Intune? ›

Your device enrolls in Microsoft Intune, a mobile device management provider, and registers with your organization. This step ensures that you're authorized to access your organization's email, apps, and Wi-Fi. Your organization's device management policies are applied to your device.

How do I increase my Intune device limit? ›

Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center. Go to Devices > Enrollment restrictions > Default (under Device limit restrictions) > Properties > Edit (next to Device limit) > increase the Device limit (maximum 15)> Review + Save.

What are device restrictions? ›

Device Restriction limits access to approved devices in a secure network, ensuring compliance and data integrity.

What happens when a device doesn't check in with Intune for more than 30 days? ›

By default, no devices are removed from Intune no matter the level of inactivity. In order to ensure an inventory of active authorized devices, device clean-up rules should be configured to automatically delete devices that have not checked in for over 30 days. Any tenant with Intune licensing can access this setting.

What is the limit of Entra ID? ›

By default, a maximum of 50,000 Microsoft Entra resources can be created in a single tenant by users of the Microsoft Entra ID Free edition. If you have at least one verified domain, the default Microsoft Entra service quota for your organization is extended to 300,000 Microsoft Entra resources.

Can a device be part of multiple VLANs? ›

The figure also shows that a single host can also belong to more than one VLAN. For example, Host A has two VLANs configured over the host's interface. The second VLAN is configured with the VID 456 and is connected to Port 3 which is also configured with the VID 456.

What is the limit of DeviceNet? ›

There are a maximum of 64 nodes on a DeviceNet network. These nodes occupy addresses 0 to 63 and can be set using switches or using a DeviceNet configuration tool. No two devices can occupy the same address.

What are the common issues with Intune? ›

One common Intune issue is difficulty with device enrollment. A user might encounter errors due to incorrect Azure AD join settings, changes in security policies, or limited access rules. Various tools like Intune device troubleshooter, logs, and Intune support cases can aid in resolving these problems quickly.

What is not compliant in Intune? ›

When you create a device compliance policy, Intune automatically creates an action for noncompliance. If a device doesn't meet your compliance policy, this action marks the device as not compliant. You can customize how long the device is marked as not compliant. This action can't be removed.

What is the capability of Intune? ›

Intune's security capabilities allow administrators to set strong security policies on devices. This includes enforcing encryption, defining password rules, and managing firewall settings. These policies ensure that devices comply with your organization's security standards and help protect against threats.

What is the size limit for Intune? ›

For more information and steps, see Add, assign, and monitor a Win32 app in Microsoft Intune. Windows application size is limited to 30 GB per app.

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