macOS AppStore Restrictions

License: Gold

macOS AppStore Restrictions define which restrictions are enabled in macOS AppStore.

You can set the following options:

Setting

What To Do

Name

Enter a name that identifies this configuration.

Description

Enter a description that clarifies the purpose of this configuration.

Configuration Setup

macOS Version Features
10.9+

Restrict app installations to admin users.
10.10+
  • Restrict app installations to software updates only.
  • Disable app adoption by users.
  • Disable software update notifications.
10.11+

Restrict App installation to MDM-installed apps and software updates.

Distributing the configuration

Procedure

  1. Set the options using the preceding table.

  2. Click Next.

  3. Select the Enable this configuration option.

  4. Select one of the following distribution options:

    • All Devices
    • No Devices (default)
    • Custom
  5. Click Done.