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Edit managed configuration of iPhone and iPad apps

Managed configuration lets you configure an app in Sophos Mobile before installing it on devices.

The information on this page applies to iPhone and iPad apps. For managed Google Play apps, see Managed configuration.

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Tip

For configuring a mail account in Microsoft Outlook using managed configuration, see Outlook managed configuration.

To edit the managed configuration of an iPhone or iPad app, do as follows:

  1. On the menu sidebar, click Apps > iOS & iPadOS.
  2. On the Apps page, click the required app.
  3. Click Show next to Settings and VPN.
  4. Under Managed configuration, click Add parameter.

  5. Configure the settings as required.

    For information on available settings, see the app developer's documentation.

  6. On the Edit settings and VPN page, click Apply.

  7. Click Save.