Mobile device setup

Article • 11/20/2023 • 2 min read

You can use multiple devices at the same time with Dynamic 365 Business Central Device License. To do so, the users must be assigned to the Dynamics 365 Business Central Device Users group. To learn more, see Create the Dynamic 365 Business Central Device Users group.

The Dynamics 365 Business Central Device Users group can consist of as many users as you need. You can add more members to the group. However, the number of devices that users can sign in to at the same time is determined by the number of acquired device licenses.

Users cannot be assigned both Premium and Device licenses simultaneously, as this causes conflicts. If a user has a Business Central Premium license, they will always have access to the handheld device.

In Business Central, access to functionality is provided to the users through Entitlements and Permissions. To learn more, see Entitlements and Permissions sets overview.

Create a device card

Once the Dynamic 365 Business Central Device License is available, you must create a Device Card on Business Central. Follow the below steps:

  1. Select the Search icon , enter Devices and choose the related link.
  2. On the Devices list page, select New.
  3. On the Device Card page, on the General FastTab, fill in the required fields.
    In the Device Type field, select ISV and turn on the Enabled toggle to activate the device.

Users withAdministrator permissions only can create or delete device cards.

Create a device user card

You can assign permissions for multiple users for a device according to the acquired device licenses. You must be an Administrator, Full User, or External Accountant to assign more users. Follow the below steps:

  1. Select the Search icon , enter Users and choose the related link.
  2. On the Users list page, select New.
    The existing users on the Dynamics 365 Business Central Device Users group will already be visible on the Users list page.
  3. On the User Card page, fill in the required fields.
    on the General FastTab, in the License Type field, select Device Only User.