Purpose
This article provides guidance on enabling or disabling the Shutdown and Restart buttons on the macOS login screen. It helps administrators manage user access to power options, enhancing system security, preventing unauthorized shutdowns, and maintaining control over Mac devices
Prerequisites
- MacOS device enrolled in SureMDM
Steps
1. Login to the SureMDM console > Click on the Profile tab > select MacOS > click on new profile .
2 . Select Device Enrollment >Choose OS Login and click Configure.
3 .Under Power Management, enable the options ‘Shut Down’ and ‘Restart’ to allow users to access these functions from the macOS login screen.
4. Save the profile and deploy it to the device. When the device is shut down and restarted, the Shut down and restart option are visible at the login screen.
Conclusion.
Configuring the ‘Shut Down’ and ‘Restart’ options in Power Management allows administrators to manage user permissions on the macOS login screen. This helps safeguard the system, prevents unintended restarts or shutdowns, and supports efficient device management, ensuring that Mac computers remain secure and under organizational control.
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