Creating an Apple Push Certificate

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Requirements

To create a push certificate, you need a valid Apple Account.

Note: Apple recommends using a Managed Apple Account for creating a push certificate. This allows the admin to reset the password and phone number associated with the account. If a personal Apple Account is used and that person leaves the school, you will need to create a new certificate and re-enroll every managed device in Jamf School.
  1. In Jamf School, do one of the following:

    • If you are creating a push certificate in Setup Assistant, navigate to the Apple Push Certificate step in Setup Assistant. The certificate signing request (CSR) downloads automatically.

    • If you already created a push certificate in Setup Assistant and you want to create a new one, navigate to Organization > Settings > Apple Push Notification Service > Create own Certificate. In the pop-up dialog, click "Download Certificate Signing Request". The certificate signing request (CSR) will download.

  2. In a new window or tab, navigate to the Apple Push Certificates Portal: https://identity.apple.com/pushcert
  3. Log in to the portal with your Apple Account.
  4. Click Create a Certificate.
  5. Upload the certificate signing request you downloaded from Jamf School.
  6. Click Upload, and then click Download. The Apple push certificate (.pem) will download.
  7. Return to the Jamf School tab in your browser. In the pop-up dialog, upload the Apple push certificate and enter your Apple Account username in the Apple ID field.
  8. Do one of the following:

    • If you are creating a push certificate in Jamf School Setup Assistant, click Next.

    • If you already created a push certificate in Jamf School Setup Assistant and you want to create a new one, click Apply.