Apple - macOS | Enterprise

Use this application type to deploy Enterprise applications owned or managed by your organization to your Apple macOS devices.

Important: You must either upload the .pkg, .dmg, or .app to SOTI MobiControl or give a link to the download location of the file.

Selecting the App Type

Use the Select Apps dialog box when adding applications to your app policy. You do this when:

App Selection


App Type	Select the Enterprise option.
App Format	Choose one of the following file formats for your application: PKG DMG APP Note: The dialog box layout changes based on your selected format.
PKG Type	Choose from: PKG with application PKG without application: A package without an application is a system configuration or maintenance package. It includes scripts and resources for automation, setup, updates, and system-level changes, often used in enterprise environments. It is not an Application (`.app`) file or a helper package but focuses on configuring settings and preparing for future installations. Note: This field is only available when the app type is PKG. Important: Macs with Apple Silicon need Rosetta to run Intel applications. Universal applications can run on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors.
Source	Choose from one of the following application sources: Import Enterprise URL
Upload PKG/DMG/APP File	Select Browse to select a PKG, DMG, or APP file from a local or network file system or drag the file into the field.

Note: The nightly maintenance job deletes orphaned macOS, iOS, and tvOS enterprise applications that are older than seven days.

Application Information

Review application information such as the display name, version, price, seller, and description.

Advanced Configurations

Select (Configure) when adding or editing an application in your app policy to open the Advanced Configurations dialog box, where you can further configure app settings.

App Details

Use this section to edit or review the application details that you are adding in the app policy.


Name	Enter or edit the application name.
Seller	Enter or edit the application seller's name. The seller's name refers to the entity or company that is responsible for distributing or selling the application.
Description	Enter or edit the application description.
Application Details	A list of app details (read-only). App Format PKG Type Version Bundle Identifier Supported Devices Price MD5 Hash

Installation Options


Deployment Type	Select whether the application is a requirement. If you select Suggested, the user can choose whether to install the application. If you select Mandatory, the application installs automatically.

Managed App Config


Install as Managed	The application installs as a managed application, allowing centralized control over the version, installation, monitoring, revocation, and policies.
Convert Existing Application to Managed	This option is only available if you select Install as Managed (enabled by default). The named application becomes managed if it was not managed before. Note: App conversion to managed is not supported for user-enrolled devices.
Allow Install as Un-managed Application	This option is only available if you select Install as Managed (enabled by default). Use this option to allow application installation on devices that do not support managed installation.