Learn how to restrict access to beta releases of iOS and macOS
Preventing Beta Software Installation for iOS
iOS devices can be enrolled into an Apple beta software program such as AppleSeed for IT or the Apple Beta Software Program by signing in with an eligible Apple ID. The option to download and install a beta OS from the Software Update section of the Settings app will become available. You can use a Restrictions Profile in Kandji to disallow the manual installation of configuration profiles and certificates, and this will also prevent the installation of a beta OS. Configuration profiles were last used to enable beta OS updates in iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3, but this restriction still prevents users from downloading and installing a beta OS in current versions of iOS.
Create a Restrictions Profile
- Navigate to the Library module.
- Click Add New in the upper right-hand corner.
- Select the Restrictions Profile option.
Configure the Restrictions Profile
- Give your Restrictions Profile a Name.
- Select Device Families.
- Select a Blueprint to deploy your Restrictions Profile.
- Optionally, configure Assignment Rules.
- Filter the restrictions options by using the search term Profiles.
- Check the box for Disallow manual installation of configuration profiles and certificates.
- Click Save in the bottom right corner.
Preventing Beta Software Installation for macOS
macOS devices can be enrolled into an Apple beta software program such as AppleSeed for IT or Apple Beta Software Program by opening the Software Update pane of System Settings, clicking on the "i" button to the right of Beta Updates, and then signing in with an eligible Apple ID. You can use a Software Update Profile in Kandji to disallow enrollment into a Beta program.
Create a Software Update profile
Navigate to the Library module.
Click Add New in the upper right-hand corner.
Select the Software Update Profile option.
Configure the Software Update Profile
Give your software update profile a Name.
Select a Blueprint to deploy your Software Update profile.
Optionally, configure Assignment Rules.
Check the box to Disallow macOS beta release installation.
Click Save in the bottom right corner.
Configure Application Blocking
For more information about application blocking, please refer to the Block Beta & Standard Upgrades section of our Delay and Enforce OS Updates article.