iPad Tiered Access

Written By Arthur O BRIEN

Updated on June 30th, 2025, by Arthur O BRIEN

Overview

KCS IT maintains a large fleet of Apple iPads for students & staff.   These devices provide services to meet instructional & business needs. Access is now tailored to the designated user.

By default, all iPads are configured with the lowest level of access.  Feature access increases based on the user's role.  If additional access is needed on a KCS iPad, the tiers & support options are outlined below.

Common Feature Access by Role

Tier

Apple ID

iCloud

App Store

AirDrop

iMessage

Student

Staff

Admin

Student Profile (Default)

Limits:

  • Apple ID login
  • iCloud services (Files, Photos, Messages, etc.)
  • App Store access 
    • Approved apps can be found in Self-Service.
    • New apps require a review in LearnPlatform. 
  • AirDrop, iMessage, FaceTime, AirPrint
  • Account changes and manual updates

Staff Profile

Limits:

  • App Store access 
    • Approved apps can be found in Self-Service.
    • New apps require a review in LearnPlatform. 

Admin Profile

Limits:

  • KCS MDM Enforcement
    • Remote Wipe
    • Remote Lock

How do I change my iPad's feature access? 

Contact KCS-IT via an IIQ help ticket. Please incluce the Serial Number or Asset Tag of your iPad(s).  Your request will be routed to the Systems Administration team.  Where appropriate, your iPad will be reassigned to a new profile.

IIQ help ticket

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