Shell Scripts & Custom Payloads

19 Articles in this category

Shell Scripts & Custom Payloads

19 Articles in this category

Getting Started with Shell Scripts & Custom Payloads

Shell Scripts Scalefusion offers support to remotely deploy and execute Shell scripts. Shell scripts are a great way to automate the management of systems and let IT Admins perform various actions remotely from the Scalefusion console. We have crea...

Updated on : 26 Apr 2024

Allow Network Pane for Standard users

The following Shell Script will allow the Standard users to access the Network Pane in System Preferences on the Mac device(s) without needing the Admin credentials to change network Settings. Create a file on your desktop, for example, Allow_Net...

Updated on : 05 Dec 2023

Auto-assign permissions for Sophos software

The following Payload helps IT Admins to auto-assign the below-mentioned permissions for Sophos software. This payload will work on Apple silicon and intel-chip based Macbooks. Notification - SophosUserAgent Notification - Sophos Encryption Agent...

Updated on : 27 Sep 2023

Block URLs in Chrome on Mac devices

Choosing the Chrome browser on macOS comes with several advantages. Its clean and intuitive interface ensures a user-friendly experience, while its performance is optimized for the macOS environment. The browser's extensive library of extensions al...

Updated on : 24 Nov 2023

Allow URLs in Chrome on Mac devices

In addition to restricting URLs on the Chrome browser, IT Admins have the option to permit access to specific websites while blocking all others. This approach enables IT Admins to exercise more precise control over users' browsing experiences, ensu...

Updated on : 24 Nov 2023

Change Time Server in Mac devices

The following Payload helps the IT Admins to set up a Time Server on their Mac devices. Time Servers help to ensure accurate and synchronized timekeeping across devices on a network, as these are critical for compliance, security, troubleshooting, a...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2023

Configuring CrowdStrike with Scalefusion

CrowdStrike is widely adopted by enterprises and organizations globally as a critical component of their cybersecurity strategy, offering a modern and effective approach to protecting endpoints from an ever-evolving threat landscape. Recognizing...

Updated on : 25 Dec 2023

Disable Find My Mac on macOS devices

The following Payload helps the IT Admins to restrict access to the " Find My Mac " option on Mac devices. The "Find My Mac" option is available to the user(s) when they log into their iCloud/iTunes account on Mac. This Payload restricts the user(s...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2023

Block access to Erase all Content and Settings on Mac devices.

The following Payload helps the IT Admins to block access to Erase all Content and Settings option on their managed Mac devices. This is supported from macOS 12+ and above. Copy the contents directly from below and add it in Custom Settings in th...

Updated on : 26 Apr 2024

FileVault: Seamless Toggle On/Off and Key Rotation

Toggle On/Off the FileVault The following Shell script helps IT Admins to toggle on/off the FileVault on the managed Mac devices. Create a file on your desktop, for example, ToggleFileVault.sh and open it in a text editor like notepad++ Cop...

Updated on : 26 Dec 2023

Find the Apple ID of the currently logged in user.

The following Shell script helps IT Admins to see the Apple ID of the current logged in user on the managed Mac devices. Create a file on your desktop, for example, AppleID.sh and open it in a text editor like notepad++ Copy the contents below ...

Updated on : 25 Dec 2023

Hide/Unhide desktop icons on Mac devices

The following Shell Script will allow the IT Admins to hide the icons on the desktop on their managed Mac devices. Create a file on your desktop, for example, Hide-Desktop-icons.sh and open it in a text editor like notepad++ Copy the contents ...

Updated on : 05 Dec 2023

Installing SophosInstaller on Macbook

The following Shell Script helps the IT Admins install the SophosInstaller on their Scalefusion-managed Mac devices. Create a file on your desktop, for example, SophosInstaller.sh and open it in a text editor like Notepad++ Copy the contents belo...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2023

Manage Users and Passwords on Mac devices

The following shell script helps IT Admins create a user(s) account on Mac devices with specified parameters. Create a file on your desktop, for example, CreateUseronMac.sh and open it in a text editor like notepad++ Copy the contents below to th...

Updated on : 27 Sep 2023

Manage Folder Access

The following Script helps IT Admins control the user's access to the Desktop, Document, and Download folder on the managed Mac device(s). Create a file on your desktop, for example, manage_folder_access.sh and open it in a text editor like note...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2023

Restrict screenshot on Mac devices.

The following Payload helps the IT Admins to restrict the users from taking screenshots on the managed Mac devices. Copy the contents directly from below and add it in Custom Settings in the Device Profile or click here to download the ...

Updated on : 18 Oct 2023

Set Safari Homepage URL

The following Payload helps IT Admins to set a homepage URL on the Safari browser. Copy the contents directly from below and add it in Custom Settings in the Device Profile or click here to download the file and import it in the Device Profile. ...

Updated on : 27 Sep 2023

Set Wallpaper on macOS devices

The following Shell script helps IT Admins to deploy an image to their macOS devices and set it as a wallpaper. Create a file on your desktop, for example, SetWallpaper.sh and open it in a text editor like notepad++ Copy the contents below to t...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2023

Microsoft Platform Single Sign On (SSO) for macOS.

Introduction Microsoft’s Platform SSO offers the Microsoft Enterprise SSO plug-in tailored for Apple devices. Users can now log in to their Mac computers using Identity Provider (IdP) credentials , such as Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD a...

Updated on : 01 Feb 2024