Create an app that ask for admin rights

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  1. gaxel, Aug 8, 2011

    gaxel macrumors newbie

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    Hi all,
    Sorry for my english.

    I have to create an app (c++ using xcode) that need to work with some files that require admin rights. There's a simple way do create an app that ask for the admin password on launch (like an installer)?

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  2. robbieduncan, Aug 9, 2011

    robbieduncan Moderator emeritus

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    Use the Authorisation Services framework. This is a low-level C framework so can be used equally from C++ and Objective-C. I would not say it's simple but you should be able to get your head around it.

    As for creating an installer. Don't. If your application needs an installer use the Apple one.
     
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