Disabling Airdrop for Monterey and Newer

[s_patang]

Hello, 

is anyone able to assist me on how I can disable Airdrop using Jamf Pro?

I have already tried the method using configuration profile>restrictions>media>unchecking airdrop. (this did not work) 

can someone please help me by giving me step by step instructions on how to get this done successfully?

Any help with be appreciated! 

[Dagmar]

Hi,

Maybe this migth still help you

https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/config-profile-to-fully-disable-airdrop-mac-os-big-sur/m-p/24...

[pete_c]

My fleet has AirDrop disabled via configuration profile. Make sure your Macs have 'MDM Capability: Yes'; test and verify your APNS (push certificate); make sure devices don't have any pending or failed commands (and send a Blank push, just in case).  You will not find any other reliable method for disabling AirDrop (the era of 'defaults write' is over).

[nachiket_s]

@s_patang 

the recent method and script which i have shared in other thread on the same topic is working for me on Ventura also

(https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/config-profile-to-fully-disable-airdrop-mac-os-big-sur/m-p/24...

[s_patang]

figured out a way to get this done for those who may have also encountered issues like I did.... 

for os Big Sur and Newer, use this method. 

Create a configuration profile >restrictions>media>turn off airdrop> go to sharing services> uncheck airplay from there too.

Save

go into application & custom settings 

click upload> under preference domain> add com.apple.applicationaccess

Property List > <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>allowAirDrop</key>
<false/>
</dict>
</plist>

add your scope then save your configuration profile.  A restart is needed in order for this to take place. 

Once restarted you should see Airdrop disabled.