A .mobileconfig file is an XML-based Configuration Profile used by Apple Configurator and MDM (Mobile Device Management) systems to automate device settings. These files can contain "payloads" for: : Pre-configured Wi-Fi and VPN settings .
Alex just started a new job at a modern tech firm. On day one, instead of manually typing in complex WPA2-Enterprise credentials, the IT department sends a link to wc.mobileconfig . wc (1).mobileconfig
Upon opening the file, the iPhone recognizes it as a profile and prompts for installation in . wc (1).mobileconfig