This guide explains how to configure and run commands as sudo on macOS using Swif's command system, a tool that lets you run commands on Swif-managed Mac devices.
Prerequisites
Swif Admin Access: You need the Swif admin password for your device. This password is unique to each device and can be found under Device > Accounts in the Swif management interface.
Running Commands with Root Permissions
By default, Swif commands are executed under the SYSTEM user, which already has root permissions. This allows you to run commands as sudo without additional configuration.
However, if you want to run commands under a Swif admin user, follow these steps:
Use the following command structure to run commands as
sudo:echo '{PASSWORD}' | sudo -S lsReplace
{PASSWORD}with the Swif Admin password. You can find this under Device > Accounts.Replace
lswith your desired command.
Example:
echo 'YourAdminPassword' | sudo -S your-command-here
Note: Each Swif admin has a randomized password per device, meaning this method will only work on the specific device you're targeting.
Future Updates
We are working on a feature that will allow you to use a placeholder like {SWIF_ADMIN_PASSWORD} to automatically insert the Swif admin password into your commands, making it easier to run commands across multiple devices.
For Windows Devices
If you're working with a Windows device, you can run a command as an administrator. For more information, visit the Windows command guide.
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