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What are the key steps?

To start using Sophos Mobile:

  1. Optional: Activate your Mobile Advanced licenses to manage Sophos Intercept X for Mobile.
  2. Configure personal settings, technical support contact details, and settings for the Sophos Central Self Service Portal.
  3. Set Android Enterprise management mode to manage Android devices.
  4. Upload an Apple Push Notification service (APNs) certificate to manage iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
  5. Optional: Set up the Sophos Mobile EAS proxy to filter email traffic from the managed devices to an email server.
  6. Create compliance policies.
  7. Create device groups.
  8. Configure devices.
  9. Update Sophos Central Self Service Portal settings.
  10. Test device enrollment in Sophos Central Self Service Portal.