This guide applies to Mac computers
This MDM command requires supervision.
About Auto Admin Account Password
You can change the Auto Admin account password remotely on supervised Mac computers as long as the device is powered on and connected to the network. The Auto Admin account is the MDM-configured administrator that can be optionally created during the Automated Device Enrollment process.How It Works
When you set the Auto Admin account password through Iru Endpoint, the command is sent to the device using the MDM protocol. The password gets updated on the device, allowing you to maintain access to the administrative account. This account can be configured in Iru Endpoint inside an Automated Device Enrollment Library item.If the device is at the FileVault authentication window, the command will not be received. Additionally, the Set Auto Admin Password MDM command will not update the Auto Admin User’s SecureToken (FileVault) password.
Setting the Auto Admin Account Password
You can issue this command through the Device Action Menu while viewing a device record. You’ll only see the command if it’s applicable for the device based on its enrollment status.1
Access Device Actions
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Select supervised device
Select a supervised macOS device from the devices page
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Access device action menu
Select the device action menu in the upper right-hand corner
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Open more options
Click the more (…) button
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Select Set Auto Admin Password
Select Set Auto Admin Password
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Set the Password
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Enter new password
Enter the new password twice in the modal
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Confirm password change
Select Set Auto Admin Password