> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop/mass-deployment-using-mac-management-tools/recommended-deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalogs-using-configuration-profiles.md).

# Deploying Parallels Desktop via MDM App Catalogs Using Configuration Profiles

Instead of preparing deployment packages, many modern MDM solutions allow you to deploy known apps via their built-in app catalogs.

This method, however, requires you to accompany the pre-existing Parallels Desktop installation package with a configuration profile containing a specific license key or an instruction to activate the app via Single Sign-On.

Some of the MDM solutions like [Jamf Pro](/landing/pd-ag/provisioning-and-activation-of-parallels-desktop/mass-deployment-using-mac-management-tools/recommended-deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalogs-using-configuration-profiles/deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalog-as-seen-in-jamf-pro.md) already have preconfigured profiles for Parallels Desktop for Mac. In case your preferred MDM solution does not, the next easiest way to achieve that is to use iMazing's [Profile Editor](https://imazing.com/profile-editor) app.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: If your MDM solution does not have a built-in app catalog, and you would like to use a script to create the deployment package, use the following permanent links to get a Parallels Desktop for Mac DMG:

* [Latest Apple silicon version](https://link.parallels.com/link/K7m2Qd8xLp4B/).
* [Latest Intel Mac version](https://link.parallels.com/link/66a0eecfbfZ6/).
  {% endhint %}

A configuration profile with licensing information will persist on target Macs and help you keep your users' copies of Parallels Desktop for Mac activated even through a complete reinstallation (if you include a licensing key in it) or force an SSO sign-in window to pop up at the restart (if you set SSO as the default activation method in the profile). Having a pre-installed licensing profile (preferably protected from removal) will prevent a user of Parallels Desktop for Mac 20.3.0 or newer from activating their copy of Parallels Desktop for Mac with another key.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: In your Parallels Desktop for Mac deployment process, we suggest that you deploy the configuration profile first and Parallels Desktop for Mac second.
{% endhint %}


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