MacOS Foundation - Passcode and Screensaver Policy
MacOS : Understanding Passcode and Screensaver Policy in Devicie
Overview:
Basic password and screensaver settings
Pre-Requisites:
Ensure that the passcode requirements match your Microsoft Entra ID password complexity requirements to ensure that PlatformSSO local password sync is successful.
Recommended Assignment Target:
Assign to All Devices
Variable Settings:
| Name | Purpose | Type | Default Value |
| Minimum Password Length | The minimum overall length of the passcode. | Number | 8 |
Base Settings:
| Setting | Description | Value |
| Ask For Password Delay | The number of seconds to delay before the password will be required to unlock or stop the screen saver (the grace period). The value of 2147483647 disables this requirement. | 5 (Seconds) |
| Idle Time | The number of seconds of inactivity before the screen saver activates (0= Never activate). | 1200 (Seconds) |