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Disabling Fast User Switching 10.13 & 10.14

  • July 22, 2019
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Is there a reliable way to disable fast user switching (programmatically or via profiles) in macOS 10.13 and 10.14?

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  • tomhastings
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  • July 22, 2019

Here is the command:
defaults write /Library/Preferences/.GlobalPreferences MultipleSessionEnabled -bool 'NO'

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    • seraphina
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    • July 22, 2019

    You can also create a profile to disable it, and with a profile they will not be able to bypass the setting. It is under LoginWindow -> Options

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      • michaelmcgaw
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      • August 8, 2019

      Thank you very much, @mlizbeth and @tomhastings!

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      • cbd4s
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      • April 1, 2020

      I found this however doesn't stop concurrent user login (fast user switching) through remote access (screen sharing, ARD or VNC). It only removes the switch user on the lock screen.

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        • mdonovan
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        • April 24, 2020

        scratch that

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