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title: Force Device Check-In
slug: dmg-android/guide/force-device-check-in
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:46:34.735Z
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You can use the Force Device Check-in feature to force the device to connect to the Ivanti EPMM. You might use this feature if Ivanti Mobile\@Work has not connected for some time, or you want to override a long sync interval to download updates.

You can use this feature to troubleshoot Ivanti EPMM operations.

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Both the <font color="#323232">Force Device Check-in</font> option on the Admin Portal and the Ivanti Mobile\@Work for Android update the policies and settings related to AppConnect. The app check-in interval on the AppConnect global policy does not apply to Android devices.
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**Procedure**

1. Go to <font color="#323232">Device &amp; Users &gt; Devices</font>.
2. Select the check box for the device.
3. Select <font color="#323232">Actions</font>.
4. Select <font color="#323232">Force Device Check-in</font>.