System Requirements for Running Goodnotes Teams or Enterprise
Hardware Requirements
- Individual devices: Each user should have their own Apple, Android* or Windows* device
- Stylus: An Apple Pencil or other compatible stylus is recommended for optimal handwriting experience (keyboard use is also supported)
- Apple Neural Engine: For certain AI features, users will need to be using a device that includes Apple Neural Engine
*Only available on Goodnotes Teams tier. In addition Android and Windows devices have more limited compatibility than Apple devices, see here for requirements.
Software Requirements
- Operating System: iPadOS 17.5 or later for Goodnotes 6
- Apple Business Manager: May be required for Organizations to download and distribute the Goodnotes app
License Provisioning Options
Goodnotes Teams: Admin Console Provisioning
If using the Admin Console to provision your licensing:
- An OIDC (Apple, Google, Microsoft) sign-in method available for initial sign-in and provisioning of the Admin Console
- SAML SSO can be setup once initial sign-in & setup has been completed
Note: If you use hide my email functions, such as Apple's Private Relay or others, you will not be able to sign-in with this email type and must use the actual email.
- Web browser: Chrome, Safari, or Firefox (latest version of Chrome recommended for best results)
- [Optional] MDM software to deploy your apps to your users if required
- [Optional] Access to your DNS settings to verify your domain
Goodnotes Enterprise: License Key Provisioning
If using the license key solution via MDM, please ensure your setup meets the following:
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Your MDM solution must be able to use a managed configuration for License Key deployment
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Note: Some free versions of major MDM systems do not include managed configuration functionality
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Keeping your systems updated to these requirements will ensure smooth operation of Goodnotes across your business environment.
For installation requirements, please see the following article.