Multi App Kiosk Mode: access control in shared technology environments

In public environments such as educational institutions or companies with high turnover positions, it is increasingly common to find public access systems for specific procedures. In these situations, the need arises to allow users to use multiple specific applications, while ensuring the security of the system through controlled isolation. Microsoft offers a practical solution for these scenarios: Multi App Kiosk Mode.

What is multi-app kiosk mode?

Multi App Kiosk Mode is a configuration process that allows you to manage multiple applications in the start menu and restrict user access within a computer. This tool offers advanced capabilities such as:

• Anonymous access
• Automatic computer clean-up at logout
• Deletion of downloaded files
• Deleting browsing history
• Simultaneous management of multiple applications

By configuring Multi App Kiosk Mode, when a user logs in, they will only see on the desktop and start menu those programs and folders previously authorised. A user logging in would see this:

Advantages of using Multi App Kiosk Mode

The main advantage of this configuration lies in its deployment flexibility and ability to manage multiple applications simultaneously. For Windows 10, it can be configured and deployed in an automated way via Intune, without the need for physical intervention on each computer. For Windows 11, the setup is slightly different. It requires manual implementation and use of scripts for automated distribution, although the end result is very similar to the Windows 10 version:

Practical implementation

In a concrete example implemented for an educational entity, user access was configured for multiple specific applications, limiting access only to the download folder and authorised applications, demonstrating the customisability of the tool.

This solution makes it possible to manage multiple applications and limit user access without compromising their work capacity, while simultaneously facilitating technical support tasks by increasing control over equipment.

Conclusion

Multi App Kiosk Mode is a versatile tool for organisations looking to balance security and functionality in shared technology environments with multiple applications. Do you need to optimise the security of your shared devices? Our team of technology consultants is ready to help you implement Multi App Kiosk Mode. Contact us for a personalised assessment and transform the management of your technology infrastructure.