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The payload that configures the software update policy.
| Setting | Type | Required | Default | Manual Install | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CatalogURL CatalogURL Deprecated (macOS 11.0) The URL of the software update catalog. This property is not supported in macOS 11 and later. | string | optional | — | ✓Yes | macOS (10.7 - 11.0) |
Allow Pre-Release Update Installation AllowPreReleaseInstallation Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `true`, prerelease software can be installed on this computer. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.9 - 26.0) |
restrict-software-update-require-admin-to-install restrict-software-update-require-admin-to-install Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `true`, restrict app installations to admin users. This key has the same function as the `restrict-store-require-admin-to-install` key in the `com.apple.appstore` payload. | boolean | optional | false | ✓Yes | macOS (10.14 - 26.0) |
AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, restricts the "Install macOS Updates" option and prevents the user from changing the option. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
AutomaticallyInstallAppUpdates AutomaticallyInstallAppUpdates Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, deselects the "Install app updates from the App Store" option and prevents the user from changing the option. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
AutomaticCheckEnabled AutomaticCheckEnabled Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, deselects the "Check for updates" option and prevents the user from changing the option. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
AutomaticDownload AutomaticDownload Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, deselects the "Download new updates when available from the App Store" option and prevents the user from changing the option. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
CriticalUpdateInstall CriticalUpdateInstall Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, disables the automatic installation of critical updates and prevents the user from changing the "Install system data files and security updates" option. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
ConfigDataInstall ConfigDataInstall Deprecated (macOS 26.0) If `false`, restricts the automatic installation of configuration data. | boolean | optional | true | ✓Yes | macOS (10.15 - 26.0) |
