Security device management payload settings for Apple devices

You can configure Security settings for users of a Mac that enrolls in a device management service. Use the Security payloads to set various Gatekeeper and security options.

The Security payloads support the following. For more information, see Payload information.

Supported payload identifiers: com.apple.preference.security, com.apple.systempolicy.control, com.apple.systempolicy.rule
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device, macOS user.
Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.
Duplicates allowed: False—only one Security payload can be delivered to a user or device.

You can use the settings in the table below with the Security payloads.

Setting	Description	Required
Configure Gatekeeper settings	Set which apps are allowed to launch on the Mac: Apps downloaded from the App Store Apps downloaded from the App Store and identified developers Apps downloaded from anywhere	No
Don’t allow user to override Gatekeeper setting	Prevent users from using Control-click to open an unidentified app or from installing an app using the Installer app.	No
Allow user to change password	Specify whether users are permitted to change their password.	No
Require password after sleep or screen saver begins	Specify whether a password is required upon waking or when a screen saver ends as a result of mouse, trackpad, or keyboard movement.	No
Allow user to set lock message	Specify whether users can set a short message that appears at the bottom of the Lock Screen.	No
Allow user to unlock the Mac using Apple Watch.	Specify whether users can unlock their Mac with Apple Watch.	No

Note: Each device management service developer implements these settings differently. To learn how Security settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.

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Security device management payload settings for Apple devices