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title: Creating Default Applications Setting
slug: device-management-apple/creating-default-applications-setting
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:47:35.859Z
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This configuration allows enterprises to change the settings of default applications (browser) on Apple devices.

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Before applying a label to the Policy, make sure to install the application on the devices. If the app is not present on the device, the policy will not be effective.
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**Applicable to**: iOS 18.2+ through the latest version as supported by Ivanti EPMM.

**Procedure**

1. Go to **Policies & Configs** > **Policies**.
2. Select <font color="#323232">Add New</font>.
3. Select **Apple** > **iOS/tvOS** > **Default Applications**.

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The **Add Default Applications Setting Policy** window displays.
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4. Configure the following **Default Applications** settings:

Table: Creating Default Applications Setting

| Item                   | Description                                                                      |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**               | Enter a name that identifies this configuration.                                 |
| **Status**             | Select one of the following options:<br />- Active<br />- **Inactive**           |
| **Priority**           | Select one of the following options:<br />- Higher than<br />- **Lower than**    |
| **Description**        | Enter a description that clarifies the purpose of this configuration (optional). |
| **Country**            | Select the applicable country from the drop-down list.                           |
| **Applications**       | - Browser iOS 18.2<br />- Calling iOS 26<br />- Messaging iOS 26                 |
| **Select Application** | Enter the name of the application.                                               |

5. Select <font color="#323232">Save</font>.
6. Go to <font color="#323232">Actions &gt; Apply To Label</font>.
7. Select the label or labels to apply from the <font color="#323232">Apply To Label</font> dialog box.
8. Select <font color="#323232">Apply</font>.