Locking out Users from Logging on?? Master Log on??

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I have been trying to lock out my kids from their account for some time with little success. I want them to have their own Log in and account but don't want them able to use the computer at all without permission. I would like there to be a "master Log in" when the machine boots up. Is this possible without additional software? if not what is recommended?
 

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You need Parental Controls..

You create a single admin account and then other child accounts for your children. Ensure that automatic login is disabled so that every time the Mac is woken up or powered on, it goes to the login screen.

For each child you can restrict the duration of usage as well as when they can login.

I do this with my daughter on her iMac..
 
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Thank you for your response.
All this is already done. We are a very Mac Savvy family and my kids know how to get around the restrictions. For instance the minimum amount of time you can alot is 1/2hr. My kids just set back the clock. I have even changed all their passwords and they get around them. My son recently updated the whole system getting him around the Admin lock outs. My son programs music in professional level software for hours upon hours and will ignore his homework and other responsibilities. He isn't the best with time management so we have to give him a nudge and incentive ;)
So I need a really good way to lock them out Before Log In.
 
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As Ashwin suggests each child to have their own user account or get them their own computer. Sounds like they need a little discipline using the computer.
 

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Not to put a damper on things, but I highly doubt that Apple would put a feature like parental controls into their OS that can be easily overcome with a couple of Google searches..

My guess is that your children know or have figured out what the admin password is and are using that to get around things.

That would be the first place I'd start with my changes and then perhaps a chat about computer usage is in order..
 
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As Ashwin suggests each child to have their own user account or get them their own computer. Sounds like they need a little discipline using the computer.

Yup. Deeper issues here than just setting up user restrictions.

I know what would happen in my house, but I better keep that to myself. :Lips-Are-Sealed: :Not-Amused:
 
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lol MYmacROX you will be reported to the child discipline Police!
 

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A managed Parental Controls account cannot set the clock back without an admin account/password.

If they're guessing your admin password, either need to set up a lot stronger password or move the computer to a place in the house where everyone sees it - kitchen, family room... rather than in a room they can sneak into while you're occupied doing something else.
 
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Thank you for your "discipline" advice. However, it is less than helpful as you don't walk in my shoes or know the whole situation and not to the point. If your solution are not to the subject than please refrain from responding. This forum is not for personal advice I get that from a qualified source. This is a technical forum. Please stay focused on a technical/software solution.

Simply, We do not want "anyone" able to log on or fully boot up our system without me or my husbands password. They have their own accounts with password that only I know (and we change them often) and my son still gets around it.
The system is in the family office for some "quite" My son produces music and needs the space and quite. And the system is used by me for graphics and photo work. It is very well monitor most of the time. Locking the door is our very very last line of defense. I believe this problem has a technical/software solution. Thank you.

Kindly,
Tina
 

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Uh huh, properly read up on setting Parental Controls.
 
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Ashwin is right .... you can do all the things you mentioned using Parental Controls.

Cheers ... McBie
 

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