Managed Login Items MDM payload settings for Apple devices
You can configure Managed Login Items settings for Mac computers enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution. Use the Managed Login Items payloads to specify the apps, files, folders, and network mounts that are open when users log in.
The Managed Login Items payloads support the following. For more information, see Payload information.
Supported approval method: com.apple.servicemanagement requires user approval.
Supported payload identifiers: com.apple.servicemanagement, com.apple.loginitems.managed, loginitems
Supported operating systems and channels:
macOS device: com.apple.servicemanagement, com.apple.loginitems.managed, loginitems
macOS user: com.apple.loginitems.managed
Supported enrollment methods: User Enrollment (com.apple.loginitems.managed only), Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.
Duplicates allowed: True—more than one Managed Login Items (com.apple.servicemanagement, com.apple.loginitems.managed) payload can be delivered to a user. False—Login Items can deliver only one payload to a device.
You can use the settings in the table below with the Managed Login Items (com.apple.servicemanagement) payload.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
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Rule type | You can use BundleIdentifier, BundleIdentifierPrefix, Label, LabelPrefix, or TeamIdentifier | Yes | |||||||||
Rule value | You can hide specific items from appearing when they launch. | Yes | |||||||||
Comment | An optional description of the rule. For more information, see Manage login items and background tasks on Mac. | No |
You can use the settings in the table below with the Managed Login Items (com.apple.loginitems.managed) payload.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
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Add the path to items | Add the path to items that launch or open when users log in. These items can be apps, files, folders, network mounts, and more. The item can also be hidden after it launches. For more information, see Manage login items and background tasks on Mac. | Yes | |||||||||
Hide items | You can hide specific items from appearing when they launch. | No |
You can use the settings in the table below with the Login Items (loginitems) payload.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
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Prevent apps from opening | You can prevent users from bypassing login items, but you can’t restrict users from adding items or removing those you specify. | No |
Note: Each MDM vendor implements these settings differently. To learn how various Login Items settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your MDM vendor’s documentation.