Last updated on January 15, 2026 at 09:09 am
As we head into a new school year, we want to help you get your school’s unmanaged and personal devices ready for the N4L Secure Access network.
Prerequisite: ensure a smooth transition, please note that a school Google or Entra ID account is required for authentication. Please ensure users have these details before attempting to enrol their devices.
How to enrol new devices
Enrolment is a simple process using existing school credentials.
- Personal and unmanaged devices (staff/students): Use your school’s unique Secure Access enrolment URL. This URL is accessible from any location with an internet connection. Depending on the type of device, follow the appropriate process.
- Shared and third-party devices (such as printers, TVs, IoT): use the Device Registration tool in MyN4L.
- Managed devices: if you use an MDM system (e.g. Jamf) or Google Admin Console, mass-enrolment via certificates remains the most efficient method.
Start of year checklist
- Verify enrolments: confirm all school-owned devices are enrolled so staff can roam seamlessly between access points.
- Audit shared devices: ensure printers etc. are named clearly in MyN4L for accurate logging and reporting.
- Guest Access: ensure staff know how to use the Guest Access tool for your school visitors.
- Directory cleanup: remove any staff or students who have left the school from your user directory.
- MDM tasks: complete any pending tasks early to avoid certificate delivery delays.
For more details, check out our guide for device management.
If you need a hand getting this sorted, our friendly Customer Support team is here to help at [email protected] or 0800 532 764.