Configure Passcode Policy (macOS)

Passcode Policy allows admin to configure passcode policies to be enforced on the enrolled devices.

To enforce passcode policy on the enrolled device(s), follow these steps:

1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > iOS > Add > Passcode Policy > Configure.

2. Enter a Profile Name.

3. Configure Passcode Policy settings and click Save.

Settings	Description
Force User To Set Passcode	Enables the users to forcibly set the passcode.
Allow Simple Value	Allow to use repeating, ascending, descending character sequences.
Require Alphanumeric Value	Ensures passcode contains one letter and one number.
Minimum Password Length	Select a value (in number) that specifies the smallest number of characters allowed for a passcode.
Minimum Number of Complex Characters	Select a value (in number) that specifies the smallest number of non-alphanumeric characters allowed for a passcode.
Maximum Passcode Age (1-730 Days, or None)	Select a value (in days). After the days specified, the passcode must be changed.
Maximum Auto-Lock	Period of inactivity before the devices’ screen locks automatically.
Passcode History (1-50 Passcodes or None)	Select a value (in numbers) for number of unique passcodes before reuse.
Maximum Grace Period for Lock Period	Longest device grace period available to the user.
Maximum Number Of Failed Attempts	Number of attempts allowed before all the date on the device will be erased. Number of attempts allowed before all the date on the device will be erased.

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.