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 # Configure an APNS certificate
 
+> **WARNING**: If you are renewing an APNS certificate and not _generating it for the first time_, read [Renewing Certificates](#renewing-certificates) before proceeding.
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 To communicate with your device fleet, MDM needs an APNS certificate issued by Apple. As noted in the introduction, this process requires that you have an Enterprise Developer Account, and the `MDM CSR` option enabled under the *Certificates, IDs & Profiles* tab for *iOS*. 
 
 Apple has a separate flow for the MDM vendor than the one for customers. For an in-house deployment without third parties, you must complete both the vendor and the customer process yourself. The `mdmctl mdmcert` command will help you with your APNS certificate needs.