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# Configure a Custom Desktop Picture

> Deploy a custom desktop wallpaper image to managed Mac computers using Iru Endpoint. Lock the setting so users cannot change it with a custom profile.

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

<Warning>
  This method will lock the desktop picture so that the end user cannot change it.
</Warning>

### Prerequisites

You will first need to obtain your desktop image(s) and [compress the file(s)](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac).

### Create Custom App 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.

### Deploy Your Desktop Image

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name the Library Item">
    Give the new Custom App Library Item a descriptive name.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Set Installation Method">
    Set your installation method and choose **ZIP File** for the Install method.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Unzip Location">
    Provide an **Unzip Location** that will match the desktop picture path in your profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Image">
    Upload your compressed image.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Configuration">
    Click **Save** to complete the Custom App Library Item setup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Download and install iMazing Profile Editor

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download iMazing Profile Editor">
    Download iMazing Profile Editor from the Mac App Store or [their website](https://imazing.com/profile-editor/download). iMazing Profile Editor is also available as an [Auto-App](/en/endpoint/library/auto-apps/auto-apps-overview).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Application">
    If downloaded directly from their website, open the DMG and drag iMazing Profile Editor.app to your Applications folder.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Create Your Desktop Picture Profile

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

<Steps>
  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Payload Scope and Target">
    Configure the payload scope and target device:

    * Set Payload Scope to **System**
    * Set Target Device Type to **Mac**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Desktop Picture Payload">
    In the upper right-hand search box, search for **Desktop Picture**, and **Add the Configuration Payload**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Desktop Picture Options">
    Configure the appropriate options inside of the Desktop Picture payload.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the Profile">
    Navigate to the Menu Bar and click File > **Save**, then select a save location and **Save** your profile.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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](/en/endpoint/library/library-items-profiles/library-overview) article.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name the Custom Profile">
    Give the new Custom Profile Library Item a descriptive name.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Upload the Profile">
    Drag and drop your profile to upload it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the Configuration">
    Click Save to complete the setup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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