--- title: Required Permissions For Networks Utilizing MDM (iOS, Android) description: Required Android Permissions Tables can't be imported directly. Please insert an image of your table which can be found here . Required iOS Permissions... --- [Skip to content](https://support.zello.com/zw/required-permissions-for-networks-utilizing-mdm-ios-android#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.zello.com/zw/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![wordmark@2x](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20Trial%20series/wordmark@2x.png?width=92&height=16&name=wordmark@2x.png)](https://zello.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.zello.com/zw/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact us](https://zello.com/contact/new-ticket/) [Contact us](https://zello.com/contact/new-ticket/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Zello Work](https://support.zello.com/zw?hsLang=en) 2. [Admins](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en) 3. [Network Settings and Configurations](https://support.zello.com/zw/admins?hsLang=en#network-settings-and-configurations) September 30, 2026 # Required Permissions For Networks Utilizing MDM (iOS, Android) This article is written for: ✅ Zello Work  ❌ Zello Friends & Family. Zello Work admins utilizing mobile device management (MDM) must enable specific permissions to ensure Zello properly functions on their managed devices. These permissions vary depending on the client platform (Android or iOS).  [**Learn more about provisioning Zello Work accounts using MDM.**](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26808438902797-Provisioning-Zello-Work-Accounts-Using-MDM) #### Required Android Permissions | Record audio | Required to utilize Zello's [PTT voice messaging.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26789711370125-Using-the-PTT-button) | | --- | --- | | Send notifications | Notifications ensure users never miss a message. | | Connect to nearby devices | This setting is required if your users will be utilizing any sort of [accessory](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/25954674063245-Compatible-wired-and-Bluetooth-accessories) (headsets or microphones) with Zello. | | Run in the background | To receive messages when Zello isn't at the forefront of your device's screen—i.e. when your screen is locked or you're using another app–this setting must be enabled. | | Make & manage phone calls | Enabling this setting ensures Zello voice messages don't interfere with phone calls received on your device. [Learn more about Zello's behavior while you're on a phone call.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26988512940941-Can-I-hear-messages-while-on-a-phone-call) | | Location tracking | This is required if your network utilizes [live location tracking.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26951194561549-Location-Tracking) | | Draw over other apps | This allows Zello to display on top of other apps you're running, particularly ensuring Zello is brought to the foreground when you receive a message. [Learn more.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26957587488525-Which-types-of-notifications-require-Display-Zello-over-other-Apps-permissions-on-Android) | | Take pictures and record video | Allows users to send image messages from the Zello app. Please note this is an optional network setting that can be [disabled](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26713959340941-Disable-Image-Messaging) if desired. | | Access library/files/folders | Allows users to send image files that live on their device over Zello. | | Battery optimization | Must be disabled for Zello to reliably receive messages in the background; otherwise, Android may put Zello to sleep or stop it from running completely, causing missed messages until the app is reopened. | #### Required iOS Permissions | Microphone | Required to utilize Zello's [PTT voice messaging.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26789711370125-Using-the-PTT-button) | | --- | --- | | Notifications | Notifications are required for users to be alerted of new messages; this permission ensures users stay up-to-date with their network's communications. | | Location\*   \*precise location; either **When in use** or **Always** | This is required if your network utilizes [live location tracking.](https://paidsupport.zello.com/hc/en-us/articles/26951194561549-Location-Tracking) | | Camera | Required for image messaging. 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