Disabling Fast User Switching 10.13 & 10.14

michaelmcgaw
New Contributor III

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

Thanks, -- M

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tomhastings
Contributor II

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

seraphina
Contributor II

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 71a587619df94ea88f50f95bdc976ef2

michaelmcgaw
New Contributor III

Thank you very much, @mlizbeth and @tomhastings!

cbd4s
Contributor II

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.

mdonovan
New Contributor III

scratch that