A customized login window can be a great asset for many reasons. Some like to display company-related information so that in case a device is lost, the person who finds it knows who/where to return it to.
Many will also choose to display user and device information in an environment where users may be using different devices, such as a library or a cafe/restaurant with iPads serving as POS systems.
These profiles support dynamic values via Addigy device facts, but you can also enter static values by manually entering the desired information. If you choose to use device facts, consider what device facts you want to display on devices. Be sure to note down the device fact names from this article, as they will be used later.
Prerequisites:
- Devices must be enrolled into Addigy MDM.
- The device must be a macOS, iOS, or iPadOS device.
Configuring The Login Banner
MacOS Devices
To begin, head over to the MDM Profiles section of the Catalog and create a new profile. You will want to select "Login Window".
In this example, we will leverage the serial number and the device name facts, but as mentioned, you can manually display any text you would like to display. Here is a screenshot of how our example will look:
Once the profile is to your liking, create the profile and begin deploying. Here is an example of how this profile will show up in the login window:
iOS/iPadOS Devices
Similarly to macOS, you can still manually enter any text you would like shown; however, if you plan to use device facts, you can only leverage facts that support MDM. A full list of device device facts that support MDM can be found here.
The profile that iOS devices will leverage is the Lock Screen Message payload. This profile can, of course, be created via the MDM Profiles section of the catalog. When creating the profile, go ahead and configure it to your needs. In our example, we will be displaying the device serial number and the device name.
Once you are done customizing the profile, go ahead and save the MDM profile and begin deploying. Here is an example of how this will look on your iOS/iPadOS devices: