Is is possible to grant Local Network permissions for a process through a Configuration Profile?

In the FAQ about Local Network, a lot of topics are covered but, unless I missed something, I didn't see the topic of MDMs being covered.

[Q] Could the FAQ be updated to cover whether it is possible to grant this Local Network permission through a configuration profile?

The answer, based on google searches and different forums, seems to be a negative. It seems a bit strange considering that this feature has been available on iOS for at least 3 years.

Anyway, even if it is not possible, it would be useful to add in the FAQ that this is not possible.

Answered by DTS Engineer in 808863022

I have a big revision of the LNP FAQ in the works, but it’s not done yet )-:

In the meantime, I can confirm that there’s no mechanism to authorise local network access through a configuration profile.

It seems a bit strange considering that this feature has been available on iOS for at least 3 years.

Right. That suggests that this isn’t an omission, but a deliberate design choice. If this feature is critical to your organisation, I encourage you to file an enhancement request that explains why it needs to to be able to force the user’s privacy settings.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
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I have a big revision of the LNP FAQ in the works, but it’s not done yet )-:

In the meantime, I can confirm that there’s no mechanism to authorise local network access through a configuration profile.

It seems a bit strange considering that this feature has been available on iOS for at least 3 years.

Right. That suggests that this isn’t an omission, but a deliberate design choice. If this feature is critical to your organisation, I encourage you to file an enhancement request that explains why it needs to to be able to force the user’s privacy settings.

Please post your bug number, just for the record.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

Is is possible to grant Local Network permissions for a process through a Configuration Profile?
 
 
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