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New restrictions added in macOS Passcode settings

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Abstract

New restrictions added in macOS Passcode settings

Content

From 10.68, MaaS360 includes additional password restrictions in macOS MDM policy. Configure the following new passcode settings frommacOS MDM policy> Restrictions> Password.

Passcode settings Description
Grace Period for Device Unlock without Passcode in Minutes
  • Refers to maximum time limit until when the device can be unlocked without entering the passcode.
  • Supported values are immediately, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours.By default, the input field is left blank.
Number of Unique Passcodes Required Before Reuse Allowed (1-50, or blank)
  • Defines the number of times after which the previously set passcode can be reused again. By default, the input field is left blank. 
  • Supported values are 1 to 50, blank.
  • If left blank, then you can reuse any of the previous passcode including the current passcode.
Reset Passcode on Next Authentication
  • If enabled, the passcode is reset when user tries to authenticate the next time.
  • By default, this setting is disabled.
  • The setting is supported on macOS 10.13 devices only.

 

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 November 2018

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ibm10739321

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