What are the alternatives to iPhone Configuration Utility for creating VPN profiles

1. Apple Configurator

- Apple Configurator is a tool provided by Apple to create configuration profiles for iOS devices[1].
- It allows you to create VPN profiles with settings like connection type, server address, authentication method, and more[1].
- You can then export the profile as a `.mobileconfig` file and distribute it to users via email, website, or mobile device management (MDM) software[1].

2. Workspace ONE

- Workspace ONE is a unified endpoint management (UEM) platform that can manage iOS devices[4].
- It provides a console to create and deploy VPN profiles to multiple iOS devices[4].
- You can configure VPN settings like connection name, type, server, authentication method, and per-app VPN rules[4].
- Profiles are deployed to targeted devices using the Workspace ONE UEM console[4].

3. OpenVPN Connect

- OpenVPN Connect is a client app that allows importing OpenVPN profiles on iOS devices[2].
- You can create OpenVPN profiles using the iPhone Configuration Utility and export them as `.mobileconfig` files[2].
- Users can then import the profiles into the OpenVPN Connect app on their devices[2].

4. Third-Party MDM Solutions

- Various third-party mobile device management (MDM) solutions like MobileIron and Zenprise provide the ability to create and deploy VPN profiles to iOS devices[3].
- These solutions offer a web-based console to configure VPN settings and distribute profiles to managed devices[3].

While the iPhone Configuration Utility is no longer supported, these alternatives provide similar functionality to create and distribute VPN profiles for iOS devices. The choice depends on whether you prefer a standalone tool like Apple Configurator, a UEM platform like Workspace ONE, or a third-party MDM solution.