How to Update / Renew Apple VPP (Apps & Books) Tokens

How to Update / Renew Apple VPP (Apps & Books) Tokens

What is a VPP Token?

A VPP (now called Apps & Books) token connects your MDM to Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) so you can deploy App Store apps and manage licenses.

VPP tokens must be renewed every 12 months.

Before You Start

  • You must sign in to Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM).

  • You must log in to ABM/ASM using the same location (formerly "VPP account") where the token was originally created.

  • Renewing the token does not remove or unassign apps.

  • Do not delete the token in your MDM unless instructed — this breaks app assignments.

Step-by-Step: How to Update / Renew the VPP / Apps & Books Token

1. Sign in to Apple Business Manager

Go to:

Log in with the account that manages Apps & Books.

2. Select the correct Location

In the left sidebar:

Locations → Choose the location that contains your VPP licenses

Each location has its own token.

3. Download a new VPP token

Inside the selected location:

  1. Go to Settings (bottom-left).

  2. Select Apps and Books.

  3. Under “My Server Tokens” find the token your MDM uses.

  4. Click Download.

This downloads a file named something like:

token_<location>_mdm1234.vpptoken

4. Go to your MDM console

Navigate to the page for VPP / Apps & Books Tokens.

Typical navigation:

  • Intune: Tenant administration → Connectors → Apple VPP Tokens

  • Jamf Pro: Settings → Global Management → Volume Purchasing

  • Workspace ONE: Devices → Provisioning → VPP

  • Kandji/Mosyle: Library → Apps & Books

Select the existing token and choose Upload / Renew Token.

5. Upload the new .vpptoken file

Upload the token you downloaded from Apple Business Manager.

Save the configuration.

6. Verify the renewal

Your MDM should show:

  • Token status: Active

  • Expiration date: One year from download

  • App licenses syncing normally

Apps assigned to devices will continue working with no interruption.





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