Last updated: July 24, 2026

How to configure the Imprivata Cortext app to meet your organization's needs?

This guide explains how to configure the Imprivata Cortext healthcare communication app using Managed App Configurations so it is pre-configured before distribution. It requires an Android device on OS 5.0 or above enrolled as Profile Owner or Device Owner with Android for Work configured, and the app added to App Repository. Admins then set fields like Cortext Username (using the %username% dynamic variable) and Disable Cortext Pin for Android, or upload an equivalent XML file for iOS.

Description

Imprivata Cortext is an app associated with the healthcare industry, which replaces inefficient workflows in pagers and serves as a secure communication platform for medical practitioners, nurses, and patients from any mobile device or workstation. Configuring the app in multiple devices can be a tedious task for healthcare institutions. Mobile Device Manager Plus automates this process with its Managed App Configurations using which the app can be pre-configured based on the requirements and deployed on devices with zero user intervention.

Pre-requisites

Android device with OS 5.0 or above, and enrolled as Profile Owner or Device Owner.
Android for Work should be configured.
The app must be added to the repository using Android for Work.

Steps

Follow the steps given below, to configure the app with the configuration:

On the MDM console, click on Device Mgmt tab and select App Repository.
Click the Imprivata Cortext app to view more details and apply the configurations.
Select the Configurations tab and fill the requisite parameters as explained below:

For Android

Find a list of fields where you can enter values to the configurations you want to apply.

PARAMETER	DESCRIPTION
Cortext Username	Using the dynamic variable %username% automatically fetches the username from the enrollment details, when Cortext app is launched
Disable Cortext Pin	Cortext pin can be enabled or disabled.

For iOS

You need to make use of an XML file to upload app configurations. A sample XML can be viewed below the table of parameters:

PARAMETER	DESCRIPTION
Cortext Username	Using the dynamic variable %username% automatically fetches the username from the enrollment details, when Cortext app is launched
Disable Cortext Pin	Cortext pin can be enabled or disabled.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" " http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist> version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>DisableCortextPIN</key>
<true/>
<key>CortextUserName</key>
<string>%username%</string>
</dict>
</plist>

Make use of dynamic variables to ensure that these configurations can be applied to all the users. Dynamic variables fetch the respective value that has been assigned to the device.
Once you have entered the values and made all the changes, click Save.
The apps can now be distributed to the devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Imprivata Cortext app used for?

It's a secure communication platform used mainly in healthcare, replacing inefficient pager workflows for medical practitioners, nurses, and patients.

How does the app get the correct username for each device automatically?

Set the CortextUserName configuration key to the dynamic variable %username%, which fetches the correct value from the device's enrollment details.

Can I disable the Cortext app's PIN requirement through this configuration?

Yes. The DisableCortextPIN configuration key can be set to enable or disable the app's PIN.

Can I configure Imprivata Cortext for both Android and iOS devices?

Yes. This configuration is documented for both Android and iOS devices managed through Mobile Device Manager Plus.