[Audrey Hexnode 26 May 2023 Audrey Moderator]

Hey @Jonathon, thank you for reaching out to us!

Have you tried the Create User Account action? If you haven’t, you can follow these simple steps to create a local admin account on macOS devices.

Step 1: Head on to Manage > Devices and filter out the devices by platform. (The create user action works only on macOS devices.)

Step 2: Now bulk select all your devices.

Step 3: And hit Actions > Create User Account.

Step 4: Fill out all the required fields. Don’t forget to choose Administrator as the Account Type!

Step 5: Uncheck the Grant Secure Token field, and this will exempt you from requiring the admin credentials while creating a new user account.

And if you wish to keep a low profile, simply check the Hide account from Login Window and Users & Groups field. This will keep the account hidden from plain sight. When you wish to log in using this account, choose Other at the login screen, to enter your username and password.

Hope that solved your query.

Best Regards,
Audrey Black
Hexnode UEM

[Jonathon Participant 2 June 2023 Jonathon Participant]

I feel like such an idiot. It didn’t occur to me to deselect the Grant Secure token ?‍♂️
Thank you ?

[Audrey Hexnode 2 June 2023 Audrey Moderator]

No worries! It happens to all of us 😉

I’m just glad to be of help.