Configuring the Finder Payload (macOS)

The Finder profile configuration enables you to configure which Finder settings and actions the user's macOS device enables.

Restriction: This configuration is available for macOS devices version 10.7 or later.

You perform this configuration when:

Preferences

Use this section to select the Finder type and display the desktop items.


Use Regular Finder/ Use Simple Finder	Select from the regular Finder or the simple Finder to display as default on the desktop.
CDs, DVDs, and iPods	Show icons for any inserted media on the desktop.
Connected Server	Show icons for any connected servers on the desktop.
External Disk	Show icons for connected external disks on the desktop.
Hard Disk	Show the device's hard disk icon on the desktop.
Warning Before Empty Trash	When enabled, display a warning prompt before emptying the Trash to require the user to confirm that the operation should proceed.

Use this section to select the commands you want to make available to users.


Burn Disc	Enables the user to write permanent information on a CD or DVD.
Connect to Server	Enables the user to open a dialog box to find and connect to servers on a network.
Eject	Enables the user to eject removable media and mountable volumes.
Go To Folder	Enables the user to open files or folders by typing the path name.
Log Out	Enables the user to access the logout command from the Apple menu.
Restart	Enables the user to access the restart command from the Apple menu.
Shut Down	Enables the user to access the shutdown command from the Apple menu.