Bypassing hexnode Terms & conditions for macOS Auto Advance (Headless Setup)Solved

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3 months ago Jan 17, 2026

Hello everyone. We are currently utilizing the auto-advance feature for a remote cluster of macOS machines. Our goal is to achieve a fully automated re-enrollment whenever we wipe a device using EACS (Erase All Content and Settings). 

Everything works flawlessly until the setup assistant hits the Hexnode-specific Terms and conditions page. Since this is a completely headless environment that our workers only access remotely, having a physical prompt halt the process defeats the purpose. Is there any way to disable or turn off this T&C prompt so the auto-advance can fully complete the station setup on its own? 

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3 months ago Jan 18, 2026
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Hi @ezekiel

Thanks for reaching out about this! 

I completely understand how the Terms and Conditions prompt interrupts your goal of a fully zero-touch, headless deployment. However, when devices are enrolled through Apple Business Manager (ABM), accepting the Hexnode T&Cs is a strictly mandatory part of the setup. Our security policies require this step to legally and technically authorize the management framework on the endpoint. 

Please keep the following in mind: 

  • Strict Requirement: This prompt cannot be disabled or bypassed for ABM enrollments. It guarantees compliance with our security standards and ensures the enrollment is fully finalized, preventing future management failures. 
  • System Integrity: While we know this adds a hurdle for headless setups, completing these foundational protocols is essential. Skipping them could expose the station to severe vulnerabilities or compromise security down the line. 

To keep your macOS cluster secure and compliant, we recommend incorporating a quick manual or remote interaction to accept the prompt during your re-enrollment cycle. 

Thank you for your understanding! 

Best regards, 
Eden Pierce  
Hexnode UEM 

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