MOBILECONFIG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mobileconfig
MIME Type application/x-apple-aspen-config
Primary Use Configuration of iOS and macOS devices
Encryption Support Yes, can be encrypted for security
Signing Support Yes, can be signed to verify authenticity
Configuration Scope Wi-Fi, VPN, Email, etc.
Editable No, typically created and edited via Apple Configurator or MDM solutions
File Creation Apple Configurator, MDM solutions
Platform Compatibility iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Used By Organizations, IT administrators
Profile Removal Can be set to remove automatically at a specific date or manually
Payload Types Multiple, including certificates, Wi-Fi settings, VPN configuration
Profile Extension Profiles can contain multiple configurations
Document Version Indicates the version of the .mobileconfig format used
Distribution Method Email, Web Download, MDM
Security Features Password protection, expiration settings
Compatibility Version Varies, depending on iOS/macOS version
Payload Identifier Unique identifier for each payload within the profile
Payload Organization Name of the organization that created the profile
Consent Text Text displayed to the user upon installation