Can trackpad settings be locked on macOS using UEM?Solved

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2 days ago Dec 22, 2025

Hey everyone! I’m looking to block users from changing trackpad settings on our macOS devices. Is there any way to do this?

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2 days ago Dec 22, 2025
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Hi @sybylla . Unfortunately, macOS doesn’t allow trackpad settings to be locked individually. This is because Apple doesn’t expose trackpad preferences as a manageable restriction through UEM.

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1 day ago Dec 23, 2025
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Exactly, @marien . But, @sybylla , as a workaround, you can block access to the System Settings app. By blocklisting System Settings, users won’t be able to modify any system preferences—including trackpad settings. 

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5 hours ago Dec 24, 2025
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We ran into the same requirement in our environment. Blocking System Settings worked well for shared and kiosk-style Macs, but for user-assigned devices, it may impact usability, so it’s worth considering the use case.

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