Being able to edit iOS, configurator profile names
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Ryan
It would be highly beneficial to have the ability to edit and customize the names of iOS configuration profiles directly within the admin settings. This feature would allow users to better organize and differentiate between multiple iOS devices that are connected under the same account. For example, users could label profiles based on device type, intended use, or assigned user, making management much clearer and more intuitive.
Additionally, administrators should be able to view, edit, and configure the iOS profiles of any guest or child accounts linked to their main account. This would simplify the process of managing device settings, ensuring that each device has the appropriate configuration and a clearly identifiable profile name.
Overall, this enhancement would improve usability, streamline profile management, and provide greater flexibility for households or organizations managing multiple iOS devices.
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medoo920
but it is allow users to bypass easily by creating new profile with the same name to remove the profile from device and so on.
Ben
This is a great idea, thanks for the suggestion! What are some examples of differentiating by intended use? I'm curious about your use-case specifically
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Ryan
Ben
Thanks, Ben — glad you like the idea!
When I mentioned differentiating by intended use, I was thinking it would be really helpful if users could create and name multiple iOS or macOS profiles that reflect how each device is used. For example, someone might have:
Work Profiles – Configured for productivity, with business or professional apps enabled and distractions like social media blocked.
Personal Profiles – Focused on entertainment and everyday use, with access to personal apps, photos, and media.
Child or Guest Profiles – Designed with specific restrictions and parental controls, customized based on age or activity (for example, a “School iPad” profile that only allows educational apps, or a “Weekend iPhone” profile with limited app time).
This kind of flexibility would work especially well alongside iOS Supervised Mode, which already allows for deeper control over device restrictions and configuration settings. Having editable, named profiles would make it much easier to manage supervised devices — letting administrators or parents clearly identify which profile is in use and ensure that each one enforces the right level of restriction or access.
Overall, combining editable profile names with supervised mode would make managing multiple iOS devices far more intuitive, organized, and practical for households, classrooms, and organizations.