# ActiveDirectoryCertificate The payload that configures Active Directory Certificate settings. ``` object ActiveDirectoryCertificate ``` ## Discussion Specify `com.apple.ADCertificate.managed` as the payload type. To get a certificate from a Microsoft CA, follow the instructions at [Request a certificate from a Microsoft Certificate Authority](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204602). ### Profile availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |macOS| |Allow manual install |macOS| |Requires supervision |N/A | |Requires user-approved MDM|N/A | |Allowed in user enrollment|macOS| |Allow multiple payloads |macOS| ### Example Profile ```plist PayloadContent CertServer server.example.com CertTemplate MachineUser CertificateAcquisitionMechanism RPC CertificateAuthority Example Description Active Directory Certificate PromptForCredentials PayloadIdentifier com.example.myADcertpayload PayloadType com.apple.myadcertificate.managed PayloadUUID 59729e65-4c09-4fa1-b367-7a38cfd1b190 PayloadVersion 1 PayloadDisplayName Active Directory Certificate PayloadIdentifier com.example.myprofile PayloadType com.apple.ADCertificate.managed PayloadUUID 55a22a34-02b7-49d8-8116-ea95c3545261 PayloadVersion 1 ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)