# Setting Up MDM

This section explains about the various steps involved in setting up MDM Cloud and On premises.

## MDM - Cloud

To set up MDM cloud, refer to the workflow explained below:

- [Creating an account](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mdmp_cloud/creating_mdm_account.html)
- [User administration](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/user-administration.html)
- [Personalizing MDM](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mdmp_cloud/personalizing_mdmp_cloud.html) (Optional)

## MDM - On Premises

To set up MDM on premises, you will have ensure that the below listed requirements are met:

- [System Requirements](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/getting_started/system_requirements.html)
- [Configuring the proxy settings](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/mdm_proxy_settings.html)
- [Configuring NAT settings](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/mdm_nat_settings.html)
- [Configuring Mail Server settings](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/mdm_mail_server_settings.html)
- [Configuring Server settings](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/mdm_server_settings.html)
- [Configuring Remote DB access](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/mdm_remote_db_access.html) (Optional)
- [Securing Communication using third-party certificates](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/import_ssl_certificates.html) (Optional)
- [User administration](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/user-administration.html)
- [Personalizing MDM](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/configuring_mobile_device_manager/personalize_client_settings.html) (Optional)

Once MDM is set up, you will have to [enroll the devices](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/enrollment/device_enrollment.html) which need to be managed.