Finder
The Finder payload allows IT administrators to configure Finder display settings and restrict specific Finder commands on managed macOS devices. Administrators can control the visibility of internal drives, external drives, removable media, and connected servers on the Desktop. They can also configure warnings before emptying Trash and restrict selected Finder commands.
Note:
- Supported OS Version: macOS 10.7 or later
- Supported Enrollment Type: Device Enrollment and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)
- Applicable Channels: Device and User Channels
Steps to Configure Finder Profile
On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Profiles > macOS > Add > Select Enrollment Type > User Experience & Personalization > Finder > Configure.
Enter a Profile Name.
In the Finder configuration screen, configure the required options under the following sections:
- Desktop & Trash Settings
- Finder Command Restrictions
Desktop & Trash Settings
Use this section to configure the visibility of storage devices and connected servers on the Desktop, and control whether users are warned before emptying Trash.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Internal Drives on Desktop | If enabled, internal hard drives are displayed on the Desktop. If disabled, internal hard drives are hidden from the Desktop. Enabled by default. |
| Show External Drives on Desktop | If enabled, external hard drives are displayed on the Desktop. If disabled, external hard drives are hidden from the Desktop. Enabled by default. |
| Show Removable Media on Desktop | If enabled, removable media items are displayed on the Desktop. If disabled, removable media items are hidden from the Desktop. Enabled by default. |
| Show Connected Servers on Desktop | If enabled, mounted file servers are displayed on the Desktop. Disabled by default. |
| Warn Before Emptying Trash | If enabled, users receive a warning before emptying Trash. If disabled, the warning is not displayed. Enabled by default. |
Finder Command Restrictions
Use this section to restrict specific commands available to users in Finder.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Restrict Burning | If enabled, users cannot use Finder to burn discs. Disabled by default. |
| Restrict Connect to Server | If enabled, users cannot use the Connect to Server option in Finder. Disabled by default. |
| Restrict Eject | If enabled, users cannot use the Eject command in Finder. Disabled by default. |
| Restrict Go to Folder | If enabled, users cannot use the Go to Folder option in Finder. Disabled by default. |
Click Save. The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.
Go to the Home tab and select the required macOS device(s) or group(s).
Click Apply to open the Apply Job/Profile to Device prompt.
In the prompt, select the created Finder profile and click Apply.