Using Kiosk Mode

Kiosk mode limits what you can do on a device. It is used when a device is shared by multiple people or is intended for a specific task.

For example, a tablet in a restaurant might use kiosk mode so customers can only use the ordering app. They cannot open other apps, change device settings, or browse the internet.

In simple terms, kiosk mode keeps a device focused on the task it is meant to perform.

Kiosk mode is often used for:

• Self-checkout stations
• Restaurant ordering tablets
• Hospital check-in stations
• School testing devices
• Airport check-in terminals
• Digital signs
• Data collection on shared devices (FormsPro use)

A single tablet or other device may be shared by several users. Kiosk mode helps make sure each user can only access the apps and features they need. For example, when a user signs in, their access may determine which apps and features are available to them.

Kiosk mode helps protect the device and prevent users from making unwanted changes. Depending on how the device is set up, kiosk mode may prevent users from:

• Changing Wi-Fi networks
• Installing apps
• Changing device settings
• Taking screenshots
• Restarting or shutting down the device
• Opening apps they are not authorized to use

The restrictions can vary depending on how kiosk mode is configured.

Think of kiosk mode as putting a device in "task-only" mode. It gives users access to what they need while limiting everything else.

Kiosk mode is usually turned on through the device’s management settings or a mobile device management (MDM) system.