The Android User Policy is part of Swif’s Android Enterprise Policy Systems. It provides IT administrators with controls to manage user-related actions and settings on managed Android devices. This policy helps organizations enforce security, compliance, and user management standards across their Android device fleet.
Overview
The Android User Policy allows administrators to restrict or permit specific user management features on Android devices. By configuring these settings, organizations can prevent unauthorized changes to user accounts, credentials, and device personalization, ensuring a consistent and secure user experience.
Key Features
The Android User Policy includes the following controls:
Add User Disabled
Prevents users from adding new user profiles to the device.
Credential Provider Policy Default
Sets the default policy for credential providers, controlling how credentials are managed and accessed.Credentials Config Disabled
Disables the ability to configure credentials on the device, restricting users from adding or modifying credentials.
Modify Accounts Disabled
Prevents users from modifying existing accounts on the device.
Remove User Disabled
Blocks users from removing user profiles from the device.Set User Icon Disabled
Disables the option for users to change their user profile icon.Set Wallpaper Disabled
Prevents users from changing the device wallpaper. For Set Wallpaper Disabled, when this setting is true, pressing “Wallpaper” on the main screen and selecting Wallpaper & Style will not display the option to change wallpapers, as shown below:
How to Use Android User Policy
Access the Policy Management Console
Log in to your Swif admin portal and navigate to the Android policies section.Create or Edit a Policy
Select an existing policy or create a new one for your Android device fleet.Configure User Controls
Use the available options to enable or disable user management features as needed for your organization.Assign the Policy
Apply the policy to the relevant device groups or users.Monitor Compliance
Use the Swif dashboard to monitor device compliance and adjust policies as needed.
Example Use Cases
Preventing users from adding or removing accounts on corporate devices.
Enforcing a consistent device appearance by disabling wallpaper changes.
Restricting credential management to IT administrators only.
For further assistance, please contact your Swif administrator or support team.