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Removing an MDM Enrollment Profile on Apple Devices

When it comes to managing devices in an organization, having control over profiles and settings is crucial. One of the most important features of Apple's Device Management program is the ability to enroll devices in a profile that allows administrators to manage and control device usage. However, sometimes it may be necessary to remove this enrollment profile from a device. In this article, we will explore how to remove an MDM enrollment profile on macOS computers.

Removing the Profile

Before you start the removal process, please note that deleting this profile also removes any associated Device Profiles, such as Backup Manager PPPC. Only the main MDM enrollment profile is removable for Apple Device Management. To begin the removal process, click on the minus icon next to the profile you want to remove and then select 'Remove.' If prompted, confirm the removal by clicking 'Remove' again.

Alternative Methods

Instead of using the graphical user interface (GUI) to remove an MDM enrollment profile, you can also use the command line or System Preferences. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Apple menu icon and select 'System Preferences.'

2. Select 'Profiles' from the list of options.

3. Find the MDM enrollment profile you want to remove and click on it.

4. Click the minus icon next to the profile name.

5. Confirm the removal by clicking 'Remove.'

Alternatively, you can use Terminal (command line) to remove a specific MDM enrollment profile or all MDM enrollment profiles.

Post-Removal Actions

If you remove an MDM enrollment profile from a device that is still running the Mac Agent and Apple Device Management, the end user will be prompted to enroll in the MDM profile again if Apple Device Management is configured to automatically enroll Mac devices. If you want to perform a clean removal on macOS computers running Apple Device Management, we recommend uninstalling the Mac Agent first and then deleting the MDM enrollment profile from the device.

In this article, we have explored how to remove an MDM enrollment profile on macOS computers using various methods. Whether you prefer using the GUI or command line, removing an MDM enrollment profile is a relatively straightforward process. Remember to take note of any associated Device Profiles that may be removed when deleting the enrollment profile, and consider uninstalling the Mac Agent if you want to perform a clean removal.

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