MicroMDM

What MicroMDM is

MicroMDM is a free, open-source Mobile Device Management server for Apple devices, intended for enterprise and education use. Its APIs can schedule commands, read device data, and manage the server. Administration is handled through the mdmctl command-line utility, which uses the API; there is no built-in administrator web interface. The quickstart describes running the server binary with a server URL, API key, and TLS certificate and key. The API key protects the API and authenticates requests. TLS certificates and a key are required when MicroMDM terminates device connections, though TLS can instead terminate at a load balancer. Setup guidance covers Apple Push Notification service integration using an Apple-issued MDM push certificate, and Apple Business Manager Device Enrollment Program integration is supported but optional. An optional file repository supports packages uploaded with mdmctl apply app and is unnecessary if custom packages are not pushed with InstallApplication commands. MicroMDM supports automated enrollment, app deployment, FileVault management, and remote commands. The project says version 1 is in maintenance mode, with no new feature work planned and security and bug fixes on an available-effort basis through the end of 2025. It recommends migrating to NanoMDM and/or the Nano-suite and says micro2nano tools can aid enrollment migration.