3.11.5 Procedure for downloading the MDM certificate request file (when managing iOS devices)
To create an MDM signed-certificate request file, download the MDM certificate request file (mdm.cer). This procedure is required only when managing iOS devices.
Prerequisites
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You must purchase a license for the Apple Developer Enterprise Program.
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You must contact Apple to register as MDM vendor.
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You must perform the procedure on a Mac PC.
Procedure
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Log in to the iOS Dev Center. From iOS Developer Program, click Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
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Click Certificates.
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Click the + (Add) button.
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From Production, select MDM CSR, and then click the Continue button.
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In the window that explains upload of a certificate request, click the Continue button.
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Use Keychain Access to create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
Specify the following items as certificate information:
- User Email Address
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Enter the email address that was used to register your iOS development license.
- Common Name
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Set any name.
- Tip
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The name set here will be used when you create an MDM signed-certificate request file.
- Request is
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Select Saved to disk.
- Let me specify key pair information
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Select this check box.
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Upload the created CSR (Certificate Signing Request).
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Download the created MDM certificate request file (mdm.cer).
Postrequisites
Create an MDM signed-certificate request file.
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