Autopilot Self-Deploying Mode

Foreword

This document references key differences between User-Driven Enrollment.
Note: Autopilot Reset is not supported for Self-Deploying mode, and requires the record removed from Intune (Not Autopilot) first.

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Use case

Self-Deploying mode is used for kiosks, digital signage, and shared-use machines where no user input is expected during setup. A user can be assigned post deployment

Note

Do note, that devices without an assigned user lose some features, such as user self-service of BitLocker recovery keys and the company portal to install software. For devices belonging to single users, it is recommended to stick with user driven enrollment to ensure users are always assigned.

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Workflow

1. Device is enrolled into Autopilot and assigned a Self-Deploying profile.

2. Device boots into OOBE

3. User is prompt to connect to a network if one is not already detected, and then the assigned profile is downloaded.

4. Device proceeds through ESP with no user interaction.

5. Device finishes setup and presents the login screen or assigned app view.

Using a light-weight ESP, you can expect the process to last around 10 minutes

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Further Reading

• Autopilot Overview
• Windows Autopilot scenarios and capabilities