iPhone (iOS) · System Info
View installed VPN profiles and MDM enrollment
This screen lists any VPN configuration profiles and shows whether the iPhone is enrolled in a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, typically used by employers or schools to manage company- or school-owned devices.
How to open VPN & Device Management
- Open Settings and tap General.
- Tap VPN & Device Management.
- Review any listed VPN configurations or management profiles.
- Tap a profile for details, or remove it if no longer needed.
What you should know
- Found in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.
- Shows installed configuration profiles, including VPN, email, and Wi-Fi settings pushed by an organization.
- If enrolled in MDM, displays the managing organization's name and what it can control or view.
- Only appears with content once a profile or MDM enrollment exists on the device.
Why it matters
For anyone using a work or school-issued iPhone, or a personal iPhone enrolled in a company's Bring Your Own Device program, this screen is the clearest window into what an outside organization can actually see and control on the device. Understanding what MDM enrollment grants, such as remote wipe capability or app restrictions, versus what it typically doesn't, like reading personal messages, helps set realistic expectations about workplace device privacy. It's also the place to remove old VPN or configuration profiles left behind after changing jobs or schools.
Best practices
- Review this screen after starting or leaving a job to confirm whether an old management profile still exists.
- Ask your IT department directly what an MDM profile can access rather than assuming based on rumor.
- Remove personal VPN profiles here once they're no longer needed to reduce unnecessary configuration.
Common problems and fixes
- Certain apps or settings are unexpectedly restricted.
- Check this screen for an MDM profile that may be enforcing restrictions set by an organization.
- A VPN profile no longer connects.
- Remove the outdated profile here and reinstall a current one from the VPN provider or IT department.
Tips and tricks
- Tap into a profile's details to see exactly which settings and permissions it configures before deciding whether to remove it.
Frequently asked questions
Can an employer see personal photos or messages through MDM?
Standard MDM configurations typically cannot access personal content like photos or messages on a personally owned device, though specific capabilities depend on the enrollment type and organization's policies.
How is an MDM profile removed?
Personally installed profiles can usually be removed here, though organization-installed ones on managed devices may require IT to remove them remotely.
Related settings
- Certificate Trust SettingsCertificate Trust Settings lets users enable or disable full trust for root certificates that were manually installed via a configuration profile, separate from Apple's built-in trusted certificate list.
- General & AboutThe About screen lists identifying and technical details about your iPhone — name, iOS version, model and serial numbers, storage capacity, and carrier information — that support staff and other apps often need.
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