# Calendar Sync

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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.