Managed Google Play

Managed Google Play is a version of the Google Play Store designed for enterprise use. IT administrators use Managed Google Play to approve, distribute, and silently install apps on managed devices without requiring users to have personal Google accounts or manually installing apps.

Enterprise App Distribution

Through Managed Google Play, administrators curate a list of approved apps that employees can access. Only approved apps appear in Managed Google Play, reducing the risk of users installing unauthorized or malicious apps.

Silent Installation

Managed Google Play allows administrators to automatically push approved apps to devices without requiring user action. Users can receive apps silently in the background, or administrators can require user approval for app installation.

No Personal Google Accounts Required

Unlike the consumer Play Store, Managed Google Play does not require personal Google accounts. Devices can be managed without users having their own Google accounts, important for shared or dedicated devices.

App Catalog Management

Administrators can add and remove apps from Managed Google Play. When an app is removed from the catalog, users cannot update it (though they can continue using the version they have). When an admin adds an app, it becomes available to users.

App Configuration

Managed Google Play allows administrators to configure app settings before pushing apps to devices. Some apps support MDM-provided configuration, allowing pre-configuration of app behavior.

Private and Proprietary Apps

In addition to public apps, Managed Google Play supports private and proprietary apps. Organizations can upload custom-developed apps to Managed Google Play for distribution to their devices.

Licensing Considerations

Managed Google Play is available with Google Workspace accounts at no additional cost. Most features are available with any Google Workspace edition, though some advanced features may have licensing requirements.