Blocklist/Allowlist Apps (macOS)


Admins can allow or deny certain applications to access on the enrolled device.

Blocklist Apps 

Disables desired applications from functioning on macOS devices and app icon will not be visible on the screen for launching.   

To disable desired applications remotely on the enrolled devices, follow these steps:

1.  Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > macOS > Add > Blocklist/Allowlist Apps > Blocklist Apps Configure > Add.

2.  In the Blocklist Application prompt, enter a Name for the application and Path To Application and click Add.

      The selected app will be listed under Blocklist Apps section. 

Note: Follow the below steps to find the application path:

  • Click Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window.
  • Choose View > Show Path Bar, or press the Option key to show the application path.

3.  Enter a Profile Name and click Save.

       The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

4.  Go back to Home tab and select the macOS device(s) or group(s).

5.  Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

6.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply


Allowlist Apps 

Allows only desired apps to function on macOS device and restricts all other apps.

To allow only desired applications remotely on the enrolled devices, follow these steps:

1.  Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > macOS > Add > Blocklist/Allowlist Apps > Allowlist Apps Configure > Add.

2.  In the Allowlist Application prompt, enter Name, Path To Application (path of the application) and click Add.

      The selected app will be listed under Allowlist Apps section. 

Note: Follow the below steps to find the application path:

  • Click Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window.
  • Choose View > Show Path Bar, or press the Option key to show the application path.

3.  Enter a Profile Name and click Save.

      The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

4.  Go back to Home tab and select the macOS device(s) or group(s).

5.  Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

6.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.