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Login Items Configuration

The Login Items payload allows IT administrators to configure the managed Login Items settings for users of a Mac that are enrolled via device / user management. These settings help to specify the apps, files, folders and network mounts that are open when users log in.

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  • This profile is available for both Device and User Enrollments. Applicable for both Device and User channels
  • Supported OS Version: macOS 10.13 or later

Steps to Configure Login Items Profile​

  1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Profiles > macOS > Add > Device Enrollment / User Enrollment > Login Items Configuration > Configure

  2. Enter a Profile Name and configure below if required.

SettingDescription
Disable Login Items SuppressionIf checked, the user would be restricted from disabling login item launches by using the Shift key. This option is applicable only for Device Enrollment. If User Enrollment is selected, then this option will not be displayed.

  1. Click Add.

  2. In the Configure Login Items screen, configure the required options and click Add.

SettingDescription
Item NameEnter the name of the item to be added as a login item.
Login Item TypeSpecify the required Login Item type:
Application Info: Use this option to configure an application to startup when logged in.
File / Folder Info: Use this option to configure a file / folder to startup when logged in.
PathEnter the full pathname of the application / file / folder you want to add.
Path example for app: /Applications/iMazing.app
File / Folder path example: /Users/mac/Downloads/Portfolio.docx
Applicable only if either Applications or File/Folder is selected as Login Item Type.

The added configuration will reflect in the table section.

  1. Click Save.

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

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

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

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