Identification device management payload settings for Apple devices

You can configure Identification settings for users of a Mac that enrols in a device management service. Use the Identification payload to save names of the account user and prompt text. If the username is blank, they need to provide this information when installing the profile.

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

Supported payload identifier: com.apple.configurationprofile.identification
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device, macOS user.
Supported enrolment methods: User Enrolment, Device Enrolment, Automated Device Enrolment.
Duplicates allowed: False — only one Identification payload can be delivered to a user or device.

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

Setting	Description	Required
User Display Name	The full name of the designated accounts.	Yes
Email address	The address for the accounts.	Yes
Username	The user name for the accounts.	Yes
Password	You can provide the password, or choose to have users provide it when they install the profile.	No
Prompt and Prompt Message	Custom instructions for users, if needed.	No

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

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Identification device management payload settings for Apple devices