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# Restrict Access to Beta OS Releases

> Block users from installing beta OS releases on managed Apple devices using Iru Endpoint. Restrict access to macOS, iOS, and iPadOS beta programs.

<Callout icon="apple" color="#B84A7A" iconType="regular">This guide applies to Apple devices</Callout>

### About Beta OS Release Restriction

Apple offers beta software programs such as [AppleSeed for IT](https://beta.apple.com/for-it) and the Apple Beta Software Program. Users with an eligible Apple ID can enroll devices running macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or visionOS. Once enrolled, the Software Update section in Settings (or Software Update in System Settings on Mac) shows the option to download and install beta OS versions. Restricting access to beta releases helps keep devices on stable, supported versions.

### Disallow Beta Installation

<Note>
  The **Disallow beta release installation** setting in the Software Update Library Item is available for macOS, iOS 18.0+, and iPadOS 18.0+.
</Note>

You can use the Software Update Library Item to disallow beta release installation. The steps below are limited to the beta-related settings. For the full Software Update flow (deferrals, automatic updates, and more), see [Delay and Enforce OS Updates](/en/endpoint/devices/device-configurations/apple/delay-and-enforce-os-updates).

### Add a Software Update Library Item

To add this Library Item to your Iru Endpoint Library, follow the steps outlined in the [Library Overview](/en/endpoint/library/library-items-profiles/library-overview) article.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name the profile">
    Give your software update profile a **Name**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign to Blueprints">
    Assign to your desired [Blueprints](/en/endpoint/getting-started/blueprints-and-library/configuring-blueprints).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disallow beta release installation">
    Under **Other**, in **iPhone, iPad, Mac only settings**, check **Disallow beta release installation**. This specifies whether beta program enrollment can be controlled by the user in the software update settings user interface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the configuration">
    Click **Save** in the bottom right corner.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Add an Apple Restrictions Library Item

<Note>
  The Apple Restrictions Library Item applies to iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS below 18.0, and to Vision (visionOS). All devices must be supervised.
</Note>

Use the Apple Restrictions Library Item when you need to prevent beta enrollment on devices where the Software Update option is not available. The Apple Restrictions Library Item disables manual installation of configuration profiles and certificates, so users cannot install the profile required for beta enrollment.

To add this Library Item to your Iru Endpoint Library, follow the steps outlined in the [Library Overview](/en/endpoint/library/library-items-profiles/library-overview) article.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name the profile">
    Give the new Apple Restrictions Library Item a **Name**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select target devices">
    In the **Install on** field, select iPhone, iPad, and Vision as needed for your environment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign to Blueprints">
    Assign to your desired [Blueprints](/en/endpoint/getting-started/blueprints-and-library/configuring-blueprints).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure profile restrictions">
    Filter the restrictions options by using the search term **Profiles**.

    Check the box for **Disallow manual installation of configuration profiles and certificates**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the configuration">
    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Block Beta & Standard Upgrades

For more information about blocking the beta installer app and standard upgrades (e.g. with the App Blocking Library Item), see the Block Beta & Standard Upgrades section of [Delay and Enforce OS Updates](/en/endpoint/devices/device-configurations/apple/delay-and-enforce-os-updates).

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  </Card>

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  </Card>

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