Several third-party MDM providers offer Windows-based management consoles that replace many functions of Apple Configurator.
If your goal is mass deployment (schools, businesses), Configurator 2 is only the first step. You actually need an MDM. Many MDMs offer Windows-based admin consoles.
Popular MDMs that work from any browser (including Windows):
With these, you prepare a single device using a Mac (only once), then deploy the rest wirelessly.
Disclaimer: This article clarifies a common point of confusion. As of the latest update (2025), Apple Configurator 2 is not available for Windows. It is a macOS-exclusive application. This guide explains why, how to work around this limitation, and the official methods to manage Apple devices from a Windows environment. Download Apple Configurator 2 For Windows
For professionals who legitimately need Configurator’s power but only have Windows PCs:
If you manage Apple devices professionally on Windows:
Use a web-based MDM solution (Jamf Now, Intune, or Mosyle).
It gives you 90% of the functionality without needing a Mac.
If you need Apple Configurator 2 specifically, you must get access to a real Mac. With these, you prepare a single device using
Would you like a list of step-by-step guides for any of the alternative MDM tools mentioned above?
no official version of Apple Configurator 2 for Windows . Apple develops and maintains this software exclusively for
If you need to manage Apple devices on a Windows PC, you can use the following official or third-party alternatives: Official Apple Tools for Windows Apple Devices App
: This is the modern official tool for Windows (available on the Microsoft Store Use a web-based MDM solution (Jamf Now, Intune, or Mosyle)
) designed to sync and manage content on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iTunes for Windows
: While being replaced by the Apple Devices app on newer systems, it remains the standard tool for basic device restores and backups on Windows. Apple Support Community Third-Party & Advanced Alternatives
: A popular third-party suite that allows users to supervise and manage Apple devices directly from a Windows PC, mimicking many of Apple Configurator's features. Microsoft Intune : For enterprise users, Intune can be used alongside Apple Business Manager
to perform bulk enrollment and device management without needing a local Mac station. iPhone Configuration Utility
: This was an older, legacy tool for Windows. While some sites may still host installers, it is outdated and not recommended for modern versions of iOS. Spiceworks Community Summary of Platform Availability Apple Configurator 2 macOS Only Advanced deployment, supervision, and DFU restores. Apple Devices Syncing, backups, and OS updates. Windows / macOS Supervision, profile management, and advanced backups. Are you trying to perform a specific task, like reviving a Mac in DFU mode supervising a fleet of iPads , that usually requires Configurator? Apple Configurator for Windows? - Spiceworks Community
I'd like to use this to maintain 10-15 ipads used in our environment by technicians (software deployment especially) @applein1683. Spiceworks Community Set up iOS/iPadOS device enrollment with Apple Configurator