# Firewall The payload that configures the firewall. ``` object Firewall ``` ## Discussion Specify `com.apple.security.firewall` as the payload type. The payload needs to exist in a system-scoped profile. If more than one profile contains this payload, the system uses the most restrictive union of settings. ### Profile availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |N/A | |Allow manual install |macOS| |Requires supervision |N/A | |Requires user-approved MDM|N/A | |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Allow multiple payloads |macOS| ### Profile example ```plist PayloadContent EnableFirewall Applications BundleID com.example.myapp Allowed PayloadIdentifier com.example.myfirewallpayload PayloadType com.apple.security.firewall PayloadUUID 28b1fef7-ddb6-4d56-9a6a-6bb4e56e7f0b PayloadVersion 1 PayloadDisplayName Firewall PayloadIdentifier com.example.myprofile PayloadType Configuration PayloadUUID 8f2fa915-f2da-4034-9424-2218355a6f3c PayloadVersion 1 ``` ## Topics ### Objects [`Firewall.ApplicationsItem`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/Firewall/ApplicationsItem) A dictionary of details for apps. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)