> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.iru.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_/assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1143AM@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_&q=85&s=3436410322738fa84ffa6cf73ff453ea" alt="Custom App configuration showing Desktop Picture Blueprint assignment" width="2960" height="1414" data-path="assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1143AM@2x.png" />
    </Frame>
  </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.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_/assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1146AM@2x(4).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_&q=85&s=161af97c8f0f5586ed6393cfd915e1ee" alt="Custom desktop picture configuration showing image or display settings" width="2968" height="2702" data-path="assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1146AM@2x(4).png" />
    </Frame>
  </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

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/OVGwzrvB1dITOQ_N/assets/media/images/f6v8ai4aeehruq7hsjmlnfdxspknu5rqgg.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OVGwzrvB1dITOQ_N&q=85&s=184533a9a6cfc0610e9b4503bc69a242" alt="Configuration profile with Organization and Payload Description for desktop picture" width="1258" height="980" data-path="assets/media/images/f6v8ai4aeehruq7hsjmlnfdxspknu5rqgg.png" />
    </Frame>
  </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**

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/mol1UbnodotF3fFx/assets/media/images/hfxqrdm6zb5lgtn44siuo7ypcwal-sd-fa.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mol1UbnodotF3fFx&q=85&s=0d793c5715f607f6e45f906c6511a142" alt="Configuration profile Payload Scope System and Target Device Type Mac" width="1258" height="980" data-path="assets/media/images/hfxqrdm6zb5lgtn44siuo7ypcwal-sd-fa.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

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

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/31OfB-o1LvAjxToj/assets/media/images/7y1eudw-ckqwzhisx3sup60hhwswxyti7q.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=31OfB-o1LvAjxToj&q=85&s=f4f1965844c4ab9bb3a607c2e00a75a1" alt="Configuration profile search for Desktop Picture and Add Configuration Payload" width="1258" height="980" data-path="assets/media/images/7y1eudw-ckqwzhisx3sup60hhwswxyti7q.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

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

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/TrNeDzYbuegnhNyr/assets/media/images/m6ewiocnjqskyd68_hyynwd8pppfl3_pca.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TrNeDzYbuegnhNyr&q=85&s=e8ec925c645dd96920a81919f93a1504" alt="Desktop Picture payload configuration options" width="1214" height="936" data-path="assets/media/images/m6ewiocnjqskyd68_hyynwd8pppfl3_pca.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

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

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/TTV4GXkIHgRpdDZ5/assets/media/images/u2rcnpwfuqfztxyb5ziils3majajdaqlqg.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TTV4GXkIHgRpdDZ5&q=85&s=800906ee864b95fbe96c95ad7e10205b" alt="Menu Bar File Save and save location for desktop picture profile" width="1258" height="980" data-path="assets/media/images/u2rcnpwfuqfztxyb5ziils3majajdaqlqg.png" />
    </Frame>
  </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).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_/assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1154AM@2x(2).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_&q=85&s=92c49a57f20ef6ad7606d22ba9b60a10" alt="Custom desktop picture Library Item showing assignment or configuration" width="2962" height="1720" data-path="assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1154AM@2x(2).png" />
    </Frame>
  </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.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/iru/pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_/assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1155AM@2x(1).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBITYqXyIJ1c1A_&q=85&s=28aee8d5cccbc2e030767d926bd463b2" alt="Custom desktop picture configuration complete or preview" width="2612" height="1300" data-path="assets/media/images/Kandji-Support-KB-1155AM@2x(1).png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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