Dock device management payload settings for Apple devices
You can configure Dock settings for users of a Mac that enrolls in a device management service. Use the Dock payload to specify settings for the user’s Dock.
The Dock payload supports the following. For more information, see Payload information.
Supported payload identifier: com.apple.dock
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device, macOS user.
Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment, Automated Device Enrollment.
Duplicates allowed: False—only one Dock payload can be delivered to a user or device.
You can use the settings in the table below with the Dock payload.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dock size | Set the Dock size from 1 to 10. | Yes | |||||||||
Window double-click setting |
| No | |||||||||
Magnification | Set the magnification level from None to 10. | Yes | |||||||||
Position |
| Yes | |||||||||
Minimize effect |
| Yes | |||||||||
Additional options | You can choose the following options:
| No | |||||||||
Dock apps | You can add specific apps to the user’s Dock. | No | |||||||||
Dock items | You can add specific files and folders to the user’s Dock. | No | |||||||||
Merge with user’s Dock | Specify whether these settings merge with the user’s existing Dock settings. | No | |||||||||
Additional items | You can add the following to the Dock:
| No | |||||||||
Note: Each device management service developer implements these settings differently. To learn how various Dock settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.