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Last updated: August 14, 2026

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The macOS Fonts Profile in Mobile Device Manager Plus enables IT admins to distribute custom fonts to Mac devices running macOS 10.9 and above. This page walks through creating a Fonts profile, uploading font files in .ttf or .otf format, and assigning them to devices or groups. It also covers how to delete fonts from profiles, key limitations to keep in mind, and answers frequently asked questions about supported formats and macOS version requirements.

Customize fonts of your Mac devices using the Mobile Device Manager Plus font payload. Supported for Mac devices with version macOS 10.9 and above.

Adding Fonts

  1. On the web console, navigate to Device Management.
  2. Click on Profiles -> Create Profile -> macOS -> Fonts
  3. Click on Add Fonts.
  4. Specify a font display name and upload the desired font file in .ttf or .otf format.
  5. Fonts added to MDM using other Fonts profiles will be listed in the dropdown. You can search and select the font that needs to be distributed from the dropdown.
  6. Save and Publish the profile.
  7. Associate the profile to devices and groups.

Deleting Fonts

  1. On the web console, navigate to Device Management.
  2. Click on Profiles -> Create Profile -> macOS -> Fonts
  3. In the Select Fonts dropdown, search the font to be deleted.
  4. Hover over the font and click on the Delete icon.

Note: Fonts deleted from a profile will also be removed from other associated profiles and the devices.

Points to Note:

  • The uploaded fonts can not be set as the default font in document viewer apps.
  • Built-in device fonts can not be replaced with the uploaded fonts.
  • This feature is supported only for custom font compatible apps like Notes, Mail, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which font file formats are supported?
Only .ttf and .otf font file formats can be uploaded and distributed through the Fonts profile.

What macOS version is required for this profile?
The Fonts profile is supported on Mac devices running macOS 10.9 and above.

What happens to devices if I delete a font from a profile?
The font is removed from all associated profiles as well as from the devices where it was distributed.

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