Apple devices are known for their versatility and powerful processors. Although costlier and less dense in specifications compared to its biggest competitor, Android devices, Apple has a distinct upper hand in a few places. Coming to what CP means in Apple ID, well, CP means Configuration Profile. To know more, keep reading this article.
What is CP in Apple ID?
A configuration profile or cp is an XML file that you can use to distribute configuration information. Where can you use a cp? Well, if you need to configure a large number of devices or to provide lots of custom email settings, network settings, or certificates to a large number of devices, configuration profiles are what you will need. Like mentioned earlier, Apple devices are versatile when it comes to customizations for business needs.
In simpler words, configuration profiles or cp define profile settings for use in your school or your company/office. For example, your school might provide you an iPad for your college work. They will generally want you to use a configuration profile or cp of their making to restrict your usage in the device.
How to use a configuration file?
Your school or your company associate may send you an email with a download-and-install configuration profile (cp), or you can download one from a webpage as instructed.
Here are the features which can be added or restricted using a configuration profile:
- Restrictions on device features
- Wi-Fi settings
- VPN settings
- Exchange settings
- LDAP directory service settings
- Web clips
- Credentials and keys
- Email server settings
- CalDAV calendar service settings
How to install a configuration profile (cp) on your device?
In iOS 12.2 or later or in iPadOS, you will have to go to the Settings app to install a configuration profile. When you download a configuration profile (cp) from a website or an email message or profile to enroll in Mobile Device Management, you can find the profile in your device’s settings app. We have listed the steps for you to install a configuration profile.
- Open the Settings app on your Apple device.
- Tap on Profile Downloaded or Enroll in {organization name}.
- Tap Install in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
Please install any configuration profile (cp) you download within 8 minutes, as after that, your downloaded profile will be automatically deleted.
