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profiles MacOS command

The profiles command on MacOS allows users to manage profiles, install, remove, enable, and disable configuration profiles. It provides a way to interact with the Profile Manager service on MacOS, giving users control over various settings and configurations on their devices. Users can use the profiles command to list all installed profiles, install new profiles, remove unwanted profiles, or view detailed information about specific profiles. With the profiles command, users can efficiently manage their device profiles and ensure that all configurations are up to date and optimized for their needs.

profiles Syntax:

Terminal window
profiles [list] [show] [add] [remove] [install] [uninstall]

profiles Options:

OptionDescription
listList all available profiles
showShow detailed information about a profile
addAdd a new profile
removeRemove an existing profile
installInstall a profile
uninstallUninstall a profile

Parameters:

ParameterDescription
profile_nameThe name of the profile to be operated on
package_nameThe name of the package related to the profile

profiles Command Usage Examples:

List all profiles on the system

Terminal window
profiles -L

This command lists all the profiles currently installed on the system.

Install a profile from a file

Terminal window
profiles -I -F /path/to/profile.mobileconfig

Installs a profile from a specified file on the system.

Remove a specific profile

Terminal window
profiles -R -p com.example.profile

Removes a specific profile identified by its identifier (com.example.profile).

Show detailed information about a profile

Terminal window
profiles -P -p com.example.profile

Displays detailed information about a specific profile.

Query all available profiles

Terminal window
profiles -C -v

Queries and displays information about all the profiles available on the system.

How do I use profiles in MacOS?

To use the profiles command in bash, execute the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -P

How can I list all profiles in MacOS?

To list all profiles in MacOS using the profiles command, run the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -L

How do I install a configuration profile with profiles in MacOS?

To install a configuration profile with the profiles command in MacOS, use the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -I -F /path/to/profile.mobileconfig

How can I remove a profile using profiles in MacOS?

To remove a profile using the profiles command in MacOS, you can use the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -R -p profile_identifier

How do I get the details of a specific profile with profiles in MacOS?

To get the details of a specific profile using the profiles command in MacOS, execute the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -C -p profile_identifier

How to show all user profiles using profiles in MacOS?

To show all user profiles in MacOS using the profiles command, run the following command:

Terminal window
profiles -L -v

How do I manage restrictions with the profiles command in MacOS?

To manage restrictions with the profiles command in MacOS, you can use the following command:

Terminal window
profiles install -path /path/to/Restrictions.mobileconfig

Applications of the profiles command

  • Manage device profiles
  • Install configuration profiles
  • Remove configuration profiles
  • List installed profiles
  • View details of specific profiles
  • Check the status of profiles
  • Troubleshoot profile-related issues