Dock device management payload settings for Apple devices

You can configure Dock settings for users of a Mac that enrolls in a device management service. Use the Dock payload to specify settings for the user’s Dock.

The Dock payload supports the following. For more information, see Payload information.

Supported payload identifier: com.apple.dock
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device, macOS user.
Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.
Duplicates allowed: False—only one Dock payload can be delivered to a user or device.

You can use the settings in the table below with the Dock payload.

Setting	Description	Required
Dock size	Set the Dock size from 1 to 10.	Yes
Window double-click setting	Set the open documents window tab to manual, always, or full screen Show recent apps Minimize Maximize None	No
Magnification	Set the magnification level from None to 10.	Yes
Position	Left Bottom Right	Yes
Minimize effect	Genie effect Scale effect	Yes
Additional options	You can choose the following options: Minimize window into app icon Animate opening apps Automatically hide and show the Dock Show indicator lights for open apps	No
Dock apps	You can add specific apps to the user’s Dock.	No
Dock items	You can add specific files and folders to the user’s Dock.	No
Merge with user’s Dock	Specify whether these settings merge with the user’s existing Dock settings.	No
Additional items	You can add the following to the Dock: My apps (Simple Finder only) Apps Documents Network home (Mobile accounts only)	No

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

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Dock device management payload settings for Apple devices