MDM

Finder MDM payload settings for Apple devices

Use the Finder payload to control Finder preference settings and specify which commands can be used on a Mac computer enrolled in an MDM solution.

OS and channel	Supported enrollment types	Interaction	Duplicates
macOS device macOS user	Device Automated Device	Combined	Multiple

OS and channel

Supported enrollment types

Interaction

Duplicates

macOS device

macOS user

Device

Automated Device

Combined

Multiple

Finder preferences

Setting	Description	Required
Use Regular Finder or Simple Finder	Choose Regular Finder or Simple Finder. Simple Finder restricts most apps and settings.	Yes
Show specific items on the Desktop	The following items can be hidden from appearing on the Desktop: Internal storage External storage devices CDs or DVDs Connected servers	No
Show warning before emptying the Trash	The warning before a user empties the Trash can be disabled.	No

Setting

Description

Required

Use Regular Finder or Simple Finder

Choose Regular Finder or Simple Finder. Simple Finder restricts most apps and settings.

Yes

Show specific items on the Desktop

The following items can be hidden from appearing on the Desktop:

Show warning before emptying the Trash

The warning before a user empties the Trash can be disabled.

Setting	Description	Required
Connect to Server	Users can use a dialog that lets them view, select, or manually connect to servers on your local network or on the internet.	No
Eject	Users can eject any mounted volumes or media attached to the Mac.	No
Burn Disc	Information can written to a CD or DVD.	No
Go to Folder	Users can open a folder or file by typing the path to that item.	No
Restart	Users can restart their Mac.	No
Shut Down	Users can shut down their Mac.	No
Log Out	Users can log out of their Mac.	No

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