How do I restrict or lock my iPad to only use the Greenhouse Events app?

Permissions: Job Admin and above who have access to CRM

Product tier: Available for all subscription tiers

When at an event, you'll want to make sure that the only app being used is the Greenhouse Events app. You can enable Guided Access on your iPad to ensure only the Greenhouse Events app is accessible at your event.

Set up Guided Access

On your event's iPad, access Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access

  • Turn Guided Access on.
  • Set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access and prevents someone from leaving an active session.
  • Set whether the device can go to sleep during a session.
  • Start a Guided Access session.

Start a Guided Access session

  • Open the app you want to use.
  • Triple-click the Home button.
  • Adjust settings for the session, and then tap Start.
  • Control apps, screen sensitivity, and motion sensitivity.

End a Guided Access session

If you're using Touch ID on your iOS device, you can use it to end a Guided Access session.

  • Access Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access > Passcode Settings and turn on Touch ID.
  • Now, when you're using Guided Access, you can end the session by following these steps:
    1. Press the Home button once.
    2. Use Touch ID.

If you're not using Touch ID on your device, follow these steps to end a Guided Access session:

  • Triple-click the Home button.
  • Enter the Guided Access passcode.

Additional resources

Check out Apple's Guided Access resources for more information: