# ParentalControlsApplicationRestrictions The payload that configures parental controls for apps. ``` object ParentalControlsApplicationRestrictions ``` ## Discussion Specify `com.apple.applicationaccess.new` as the payload type. To determine if an app can be launched, the app is evaluated with these rules: - Certain system app and utilities are always allowed to run. - The allow list is searched to see if the `bundleID` has a matching entry. If a match is found, `appID` and `detachedSignature` (if present) are used to verify the signature of the app being launched. If the signature is valid and matches the designated requirement (in the appID key), the app is allowed to launch. - If the path to the binary being launched matches or is in a subdirectory of a path in the deny list, the binary is denied. - If the path to the binary being launched matches or is a subdirectory of a path in the allow list, the binary is allowed to launch. - The binary is denied permission to launch. ### Profile availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |macOS| |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 familyControlsEnabled pathBlackList /Applications/Utilities pathWhiteList /Applications/Utilities whiteList appID +t4MAAAAADAAAAABAAAABgAAAAIAAAASY29tLmFwcGxlLlRleHRFZGl0AAAAAAAD appStore bundleID com.example.myotherapp displayName My App subApps PayloadIdentifier com.example.myapplicationrestrictionspayload PayloadType com.apple.applicationaccess.new PayloadUUID e5af83ab-e936-495a-b6b7-05b113cf530e PayloadVersion 1 PayloadDisplayName Parental Controls Application Restrictions PayloadIdentifier com.example.myprofile PayloadType Configuration PayloadUUID 144fbebc-4db4-4642-83eb-78eed2992578 PayloadVersion 1 ``` ## Topics ### Objects [`ParentalControlsApplicationRestrictions.ApplicationItem`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ParentalControlsApplicationRestrictions/ApplicationItem) A dictionary defining an app for parental control. --- 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)