Addigy allows you to deploy certificates to managed Apple devices via Device Settings. Certificate deployment is commonly used to enable passwordless authentication for Wi-Fi networks, corporate resources, and other secure services — without requiring any action from the end user.
Overview
The Certificates Device Setting supports the following certificate types:
pempkcspkcs12root
Certificates are compatible with macOS, iOS, and tvOS devices. Once deployed, they appear in the Keychain Access application on the end user's device — no user interaction required.
Tip: For a detailed walkthrough of using certificates to strengthen Wi-Fi security, see How to Deploy SCEP Certificates Using Addigy and SecureW2.
Create the Certificate Device Setting
- Navigate to Catalog > Device Settings and click New.
- Filter by the device type the profile will be applied to, then select Certificates.
- Enter a Payload Name to identify the profile.
- Select the appropriate Certificate type from the dropdown (
pem,pkcs,pkcs12, orroot). - Click Select Certificate and upload your certificate file.
- (Optional) Set an Installation Priority. See Priority Deployments for details.
- Click Create Profile.
Once the profile is created, assign it to one or more policies so it deploys to your devices.
End User Experience
Certificate deployment is silent — end users won't receive any prompts or notifications. Once successfully installed, the certificate will appear in the Keychain Access application on the device.