---
type: concept
title: iOS Email Configuration Profile
tags: [ios, automation, email]
related: [manual-email-setup-ios, central-email-service]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_e_mail_e_mail_einrichten_ios_iphone_ipad.md"]
---

# iOS Email Configuration Profile

The **iOS Email Configuration Profile** is a `.mobileconfig` file provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] to simplify the setup of university email on iPhones and iPads.

## Functionality
The profile automates the entry of technical connection data, removing the need for users to manually input server addresses, ports, and encryption methods for [[imap]] and [[smtp]].

## Installation Process
1. **Download:** The `.mobileconfig` file is downloaded to the iOS device.
2. **Installation:** The user triggers the installation via the device settings.
3. **User Data:** The user is prompted to enter their:
    - Full name
    - Email address
    - Central user ID (UID)
    - Password associated with the [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]]

## Limitations
The configuration profile is designed exclusively for email access. It does not support the synchronization of calendars or contacts from the [[groupware]] system. Users requiring calendar synchronization must use a manual setup with an Exchange account type.