iPhone Configuration Utility For Mac

Configuration profiles contain information about your device’s security policies, VPN, Wi-Fi, APN, Exchange account and mail settings, as well as authentication credentials.

iPhone Configuration Utility allows you to maintain, sign, install and remove these profiles, manage authorized applications and capture device information.

It should be noted that Apple recommends you use the new Apple Configurator to perform these tasks, as the older app is no longer supported. However, it may be useful for those who have older OS X versions installed on their Macs.

Configuration profiles can help large businesses standardize their devices so that they can function efficiently and conform to an existing IT policy. The created files contain, among others, general device information, security settings, restrictions, Wi-Fi and VPN configurations.

Once a profile has been created, it can be installed directly to an iPhone connected via USB or saved and distributed using other means. You can also manage provisioning profiles, install or remove applications, view and save console logs.

The iPhone Configuration Utility application features a minimalistic layout, and all of its primary functions are easily accessible. You can switch between devices, view applications, profiles and console logs without having to navigate through complicated menus.

While you can create profiles without having access to an iPhone, you need to connect it via USB to perform any modifications to the device. Once it is detected by the application, you can install any previously created configuration profiles very quickly.

Overall, this is a helpful tool that allows you to manage existing configuration profiles, create new ones and distribute them. The newer Apple Configurator can help you perform the same tasks, but if it is not compatible with your system, iPhone Configuration Utility is a good alternative.