Font device policy

Last published : Oct 12, 2026
You can add a device policy in XenMobile® to add more fonts to iOS and macOS devices. Fonts must be TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.oft) fonts. Font collections (.ttc or .otc) aren't supported.
For iOS, this policy applies only to iOS 7.0 and later.
To add or configure this policy, go to Configure > Device Policies. For more information, see Device policies.
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Device policies

iOS settings

  • User-visible name: Type the name that users see in their font lists.
  • Font file: Select the font file to be added to users' devices by clicking Browse and then navigating to the file's location.
  • Policy settings
    • Remove policy: Choose a method for scheduling policy removal. Available options are Select date and Duration until removal (in hours)
      • Select date: Click the calendar to select the specific date for removal.
      • Duration until removal (in hours): Type a number, in hours, until policy removal occurs. Only available for iOS 6.0 and later.

macOS settings

  • User-visible name: Type the name that users see in their font lists.
  • Font file: Select the font file to be added to users' devices by clicking Browse and then navigating to the file's location.
  • Policy settings
    • Remove policy: Choose a method for scheduling policy removal. Available options are Select date and Duration until removal (in hours)
      • Select date: Click the calendar to select the specific date for removal.
      • Duration until removal (in hours): Type a number, in hours, until policy removal occurs.
    • Allow user to remove policy: You can select when users can remove the policy from their device. Select Always, Passcode required, or Never from the menu. If you select Passcode required, type a passcode in the Removal passcode field.
    • Profile scope: Select whether this policy applies to a User or an entire System. The default is User. This option is available only on macOS 10.7 and later.