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This guide applies to Mac computers
This method will lock the desktop picture so that the end user cannot change it.

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Prerequisites

You will first need to obtain your desktop image(s) and compress the file(s).

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Create Custom App Library Item

To add this Library Item to your Iru Endpoint Library, follow the steps outlined in the Library Overview article.

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Deploy your Desktop Image

1

Name the Library Item

Give the new Custom App Library Item a descriptive name.
2

Assign to Blueprints

Assign to the desired Blueprints.
3

Set Installation Method

Set your installation method and choose ZIP File for the Install method.
4

Configure Unzip Location

Provide an Unzip Location that will match the desktop picture path in your profile.
5

Upload Image

Upload your compressed image.
6

Save Configuration

Click Save to complete the Custom App Library Item setup.

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Download and install iMazing Profile Editor

1

Download iMazing Profile Editor

Download iMazing Profile Editor from the Mac App Store or their website. iMazing Profile Editor is also available as an Auto-App.
2

Install the Application

If downloaded directly from their website, open the DMG and drag iMazing Profile Editor.app to your Applications folder.

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Create your Desktop Picture Profile

Once you have iMazing Profile Editor open, follow these steps:
1

Configure General Settings

Select the General domain on the left side and configure the basic profile settings:
  • Set Name to whatever you would like the profile name to be
  • Set Identifier to a unique string
  • Set Organization to your Organization’s name
  • Set Payload Description to describe the profile’s purpose
2

Set Payload Scope and Target

Configure the payload scope and target device:
  • Set Payload Scope to System
  • Set Target Device Type to Mac
3

Add Desktop Picture Payload

In the upper right-hand search box, search for Desktop Picture, and Add the Configuration Payload.
4

Configure Desktop Picture Options

Configure the appropriate options inside of the Desktop Picture payload.
5

Save the Profile

Navigate to the Menu Bar and click File > Save, then select a save location and Save your profile.

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Upload your Custom Desktop Picture Profile to Iru Endpoint

To add this Library Item to your Iru Endpoint Library, follow the steps outlined in the Library Overview article.
1

Name the Custom Profile

Give the new Custom Profile Library Item a descriptive name.
2

Assign to Blueprints

Assign to the desired Blueprints.
3

Upload the Profile

Drag and drop your profile to upload it.
4

Save the Configuration

Click Save to complete the setup.
Devices enrolled in the selected Blueprints will display the customized Desktop Picture after their next check-in with Iru Endpoint.