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# Host-based Configuration

The host-based configuration method is available from Intel AMT 6.2 and higher. This method lets an application running locally on the Intel AMT system configure the Intel AMT device. All configuration is done locally, using the settings in an XML configuration profile (see Defining Intel AMT Profiles).

Because this method has less security related requirements than earlier configuration methods, by default the Intel AMT device is put in the Client Control mode (see Control Modes).

You can use the Configuration Utility to quickly define a profile and then immediately configure the system (see Configuring a System).

Alternatively, you can use the Profile Designer to create an XML profile and then use the Configurator to do the configuration. For more information, see:

- Using the Profile Designer
- Configuring Systems