Last updated: August 14, 2026
Calendar Sync
This page covers the CalDAV Calendar Sync profile configuration for managed iOS devices. It describes all required profile settings — including Account Display Name, Host Name, Port, Principal URL, User Name, Password, and SSL options — to seamlessly sync calendar events, tasks, and schedules on managed devices. The page also explains how dynamic variables such as %email% and %username% automatically map the appropriate credentials to each enrolled device.
You can sync all your calendar events, tasks and schedules on the managed devices, using your CalDAV account details.
Profile Description
| PROFILE SETTINGS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| CalDav | |
| Account Display Name | Name to be displayed on account |
| Account Host Name | The CalDav host name or IP address |
| Port | Port to be used for connection |
| Principal URL | The principal URL for the CalDav account |
| Account User Name | The CalDav user name (%username% / %email%) will get the appropriate user name/email address, mapped to the device |
| Account Password | The CalDav password |
| Use SSL | Enabling SSL connection |
Dynamic Variables :
The below mentioned dynamic variables are retrieved from the data that has been provided while enrolling the device.
- %email% - will get the appropriate email address, mapped to the device
- %username% - will get the appropriate user name, mapped to the device
Frequently Asked Questions
- What calendar server settings does the iOS CalDAV profile configure? The CalDAV profile configures Account Display Name, Host Name, Port, Principal URL, User Name, Password, and SSL options to sync calendar events, tasks, and schedules to managed iOS devices.
- Do users need to manually set up CalDAV on their iOS devices after MDM enrollment? No, ManageEngine MDM automatically distributes CalDAV profile settings to enrolled iOS devices, eliminating manual server configuration by end users.
- Can dynamic variables be used in the CalDAV profile to auto-populate user credentials? Yes, dynamic variables in ManageEngine MDM can auto-map user-specific credentials when distributing CalDAV profiles, removing the need to create separate profiles per user.
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