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Apple Login Window Policy

Updated over a month ago

The Apple Login Window Policy lets administrators control the behavior, security, and appearance of the macOS login window. This helps improve endpoint security, ensure compliance, and customize user experience.


Requirements

  • Minimum macOS version: macOS 13.0+


Settings Reference Table

Setting

Description

Possible Values

Minimum macOS Requirement

Show a list of users for the device to log in

Displays a list of users at the login screen; disable to require manual login.

True / False

13.0+

MDM config to disable local Hidden account in outside management

Prevents local hidden accounts from being used outside MDM control.

True / False

13.0+

Allowed Users or Groups

Restrict login access to specific users or groups.

List input

13.0+

Always show Passwords during setup log-in

Shows password fields during setup login.

True / False

13.0+

Enable user to choose external account

Allows login using an external account.

True / False

13.0+

Combine available workgroup settings

Shows combined workgroup options.

True / False

13.0+

Can be joined on Directory

Allows joining directory services from login.

True / False

13.0+

Enable > Console Access

Grants access to the console (command-line login).

True / False

13.0+

Enable automatic log-in if FileVault is enabled

Auto-logs in when FileVault is active.

True / False

13.0+

Enable the immediate Screen Lock function

Enables instant screen lock from login.

True / False

13.0+

Prohibit external accounts

Blocks external account logins.

True / False

13.0+

Ignore verification greeting

Skips greeting verification step.

True / False

13.0+

Hidden Users List

Hides specified accounts from login window.

List input

13.0+

Hide Mac empty with authorized user accounts

Hides Mac if no authorized accounts are found.

True / False

13.0+

Hide mobile accounts

Prevents mobile accounts from appearing.

True / False

13.0+

Show network users

Displays network-based accounts.

True / False

13.0+

Local only setting for log-in

Restricts login to local accounts only.

True / False

13.0+

Local only new user available settings

Controls creation of new local users.

True / False

13.0+

Disable Mac Log In Items (menu) after logged in

Removes "Login Items" menu after login.

True / False

13.0+

Banner

Displays a custom message/banner at login.

Text input

13.0+

Disable Pre-set Chrome state after logged in

Prevents Chrome from applying pre-set states post-login.

True / False

13.0+

Hide the restart button

Removes restart option from login.

True / False

13.0+

Enable the Restart menu item after logged in

Allows restart option after login.

True / False

13.0+

Show user as password instead of full name

Displays short username instead of full name.

True / False

13.0+

Footer Text Label

Displays custom footer text at login.

Text input

13.0+

Show “Other”

Enables “Other…” login option.

True / False

13.0+

Hide the Shut Down button

Removes shutdown option from login.

True / False

13.0+

Disable the Shut Down menu after logged in

Blocks shutdown from Apple menu post-login.

True / False

13.0+

Hide the Sleep button

Removes sleep option from login.

True / False

13.0+

Require admin when login fails

Requires admin credentials after failed login.

True / False

13.0+

Set user computer name to contained record name

Auto-sets Mac computer name to user record.

True / False

13.0+

Disable automatic log-in if FileVault is disabled

Disables auto-login unless FileVault is active.

True / False

13.0+

Show reset menu in login window

Displays password reset options.

True / False

13.0+


Best Practices

  • Security First: Keep auto-login disabled unless absolutely necessary.

  • Limit Access: Define specific users or groups for login.

  • Hide Unused Options: Remove restart, shutdown, or sleep buttons to prevent unauthorized device actions.

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