systemsetup command in MacOS

The systemsetup command in MacOS is a powerful tool that allows users to manipulate various system settings directly through the terminal. With this command, you can configure network settings, set the time zone, enable or disable sleep options, and more. systemsetup offers a convenient way to manage system preferences without having to navigate through multiple menus. By utilizing the systemsetup command, users can streamline their workflow and efficiently customize their MacOS environment to suit their needs.

systemsetup Syntax:

systemsetup [option] [parameter]

MacOS systemsetup Options:

Option	Description
-setusingnetworktime	Enables or disables network time syncing
-settimezone	Set the time zone
-setnetworktimeserver	Set the network time server
-getusingnetworktime	Get the status of network time syncing
-gettimezone	Get the current time zone
-getnetworktimeserver	Get the network time server

systemsetup Parameters:

Parameter	Description
on	Enable the specified option
off	Disable the specified option
Network Time Server (e.g., time.apple.com)	Specify the network time server
Timezone (e.g., “America/New_York”)	Specify the time zone

How to use systemsetup command:

Set the Network Time Server

sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver time.apple.com

Sets the network time server to time.apple.com.

Get the Current Network Time Server

systemsetup -getnetworktimeserver

Displays the current network time server.

Enable Remote Desktop

sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin on

Enables remote desktop access on the Mac.

Check the Current Sleep Setting

systemsetup -getsleep

Displays the current sleep settings on the Mac.

Set the Computer Sleep Time

sudo systemsetup -setcomputersleep 30

Sets the computer sleep time to 30 minutes.

Enable Automatic Time Zone Detection

sudo systemsetup -setusingnetworktime on

Enables automatic time zone detection using network time.

Set the Time Zone

sudo systemsetup -settimezone Asia/Tokyo

Sets the time zone to Asia/Tokyo.

sudo systemsetup -setremotemanagement on

Enables file sharing by turning on remote management.

To enable remote login in MacOS using systemsetup, execute the following command:

sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin on

How can I check the current sleep setting in MacOS with systemsetup?

To check the current sleep setting in MacOS using systemsetup, run the following command:

systemsetup -getcomputersleep

How do I set the time server in MacOS using systemsetup?

To set the time server in MacOS using systemsetup, use the following command format:

sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver <timeserver>

How can I turn off the hard disk sleep in MacOS with systemsetup?

To turn off the hard disk sleep in MacOS using systemsetup, execute the following command:

sudo systemsetup -setharddisksleep off

How do I check the current timezone setting in MacOS using systemsetup?

To check the current timezone setting in MacOS with systemsetup, run the following command:

systemsetup -gettimezone

How can I set the computer name in MacOS using systemsetup?

To set the computer name in MacOS using systemsetup, use the following command format:

sudo systemsetup -setcomputername <newname>

How do I enable automatic time and date settings in MacOS with systemsetup?

To enable automatic time and date settings in MacOS using systemsetup, execute the following command:

sudo systemsetup -setusingnetworktime on

How can I check the current status of remote management using systemsetup?

To check the current status of remote management in MacOS with systemsetup, run the following command:

systemsetup -getremotelogin

How do I set the current network location in MacOS using systemsetup?

To set the current network location in MacOS using systemsetup, use the following command format:

sudo systemsetup -setnetworklocation <location>

Applications of the systemsetup command

NetworkSetup
TimeServerSetup
Sleep
StartupDisk
NTP
Language
StartupModal
Busy
FirmwarePassword
WaitBehavior