If a setting that a second protocol different from a first protocol which is SNMP is used preferentially to the first protocol is selected and a sending target device supports the second protocol, a management apparatus sends setting information according to specifications of the second protocol to the device. If the setting in which the second protocol is used preferentially to the first protocol is selected and a sending target device does not support the second protocol, the management apparatus sends setting information according to specifications of the first protocol to the device.