Generating an Apple Push Notification (APNs) Certificate in Jamf Pro

In this video, we'll walk through the process for generating an Apple Push Notification (APNs) Certificate with Jamf Pro.

In this video tutorial, CJ from Jamf Support walks viewers through the process of generating an Apple Push Notification certificate in Jamf Pro. The certificate is required for communication with iOS and macOS devices and expires annually. It's recommended to use an institutionally-owned Apple ID for generating the certificate, log in to Apple's Push Certificate Portal with the same Apple ID, note down the expiration date of the certificate, and mark the date in the calendar for renewal next year. The video offers step-by-step instructions to generate, download, and upload the certificate to Jamf Pro.

1. Why is an institutionally-owned Apple ID recommended for generating the Apple Push Notification certificate?

2. What is the process to renew an already-existing certificate?

3. Can the Push Certificate wizard be accessed from the Global Management dashboard in Jamf Pro?

To jump between the steps outlined in this video, use the following links:

1. Downloading the signed CSR
2. Generating the certificate in Apple's portal
3. Uploading the certificate to Jamf Pro

For more information, please see our documentation for this process.