> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-agent-ios-guide/9.2/administrator-tasks/prepare-for-installation-administrator-task/add-an-agent-settings-prevention-profile-administrator-task.md). # Add an Agent Settings Prevention Profile (Administrator Task) You can use Agent Settings prevention profiles to customize the Cortex XDR agent settings for different platforms and groups of users. Configure an Agent Settings profile on the Cortex XDR or XSIAM tenant. 1. Add a new profile and define basic settings. 1. Select **Endpoints** → **Policy Management** → **Prevention** → **Profiles**. Click **+Add Profile**, and select whether to create a new profile or import a profile from a file.

Note

New profiles based on imported profiles are added, and do not replace existing ones.

2. Select the **iOS** platform, and **Agent Settings** as the profile type. 3. Click **Next**. 4. For **Profile Name**, enter a unique name for the profile. The name can contain only letters, numbers, or spaces, and must be no more than 30 characters. The name will be visible from the list of profiles when you configure a policy rule. 5. For **Description**, to provide additional context for the purpose or business reason for creating the profile, enter a profile description. For example, you might include an incident identification number or a link to a help desk ticket. 2. Configure the following notifications that can be pushed to the iOS device. | Item | Options | More details | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | App Notifications | | Select whether to enable or disable notifications from the app on the iOS device. | | Jailbreak Detection | | Select whether to enable or disable Jailbreak Detection notification to the device. | | Restart Recommendation | | Select whether to enable or disable a reboot notification to the device. An option can be set for a reminder every number of days. The default is 15 days. | | Stationary Device Indicators | |

Select whether to enable or disable notifications for stationary iOS devices, such as iPads that are expected to remain in a fixed location. Options include:

| 3. To save the profile, click **Create**. **Assign the profile to a prevention policy rule** 1. Select Endpoints → Policy Management → Prevention → Policy Rules. 2. Do one of the following: * To create a new policy or import a policy, click **+Add Policy** and select whether to **Create New** or **Import from File**. Enter a meaningful **Policy Name** and **Description**. * Edit an existing policy rule.

Note

New imported policies are added, not replaced.

3. For **Platform**, select **iOS**, and then for **Agent Settings**, select the profile that you created. 4. Click **Next**. 5. Select the iOS devices to which you want to assign the policy. 6. Click **Done**. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-agent-ios-guide/9.2/administrator-tasks/prepare-for-installation-administrator-task/add-an-agent-settings-prevention-profile-administrator-task.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.