Swif allows administrators to customize and control the Dock on managed macOS devices effectively. You can define application visibility, behavior, and interactions with Hot Corners to align with your organizational needs.
Benefits of macOS Dock Policies
Standardize User Experience: Maintain consistent Dock configurations across your devices.
Enhanced Accessibility: Easily manage app availability and quick access.
Secure and Consistent Behavior: Prevent unauthorized modifications and maintain user productivity.
Creating a Dock Policy
Follow these steps to configure and deploy a Dock policy:
Log into your Swif Console.
Navigate to Device Management > Policies.
Click Create Policy, select Dock Policy, and enter a descriptive name and optional description.
Configure the following Dock settings:
Dock Settings
Position Immutable: Locks Dock position, preventing user modification.
Static Apps: Define apps to always appear in the Dock.
Hot Corners
Configure actions for each corner of the screen by selecting actions and optional modifier keys (e.g., Command, Control, Shift, Option).
Bottom Left Hot Corner Action
Bottom Left Hot Corner Modifier
Bottom Right Hot Corner Action
Bottom Right Hot Corner Modifier
Top Left Hot Corner Action
Top Left Hot Corner Modifier
Top Right Hot Corner Action
Top Right Hot Corner Modifier
Available actions include options such as "No Action," "Mission Control," "Application Windows," "Desktop," and more.
Click Continue and assign the policy to desired devices or groups.
Example Configuration
An example Dock policy may set "System Settings" as a static app and lock Dock position to maintain consistency across all devices.
Deploying the Dock Policy
Once configured:
Click Assign.
Choose the relevant devices or device groups.
Save to apply immediately.
FAQs
Can users change the Dock after applying a policy?
No, if the Position Immutable setting is enabled, users cannot modify the Dock.
Do Hot Corner settings affect existing user preferences?
Yes, applying a Dock policy overrides existing user Hot Corner settings.
Need Further Assistance?
Visit the Swif Help Center or contact Swif Support for additional help.
Last Updated: March, 2025