> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-for-mac-enterprise-edition-features/restricting-user-actions-in-parallels-desktop.md).

# Restricting User Actions in Parallels Desktop

As administrator of a large Parallels Desktop for Mac deployment, you may need to restrict your users' ability to perform certain common actions, such as creating a completely new virtual machine that would be outside of your control and not configured to your company's standards, or remove your standard-issue provisioned virtual machine.

One of the advantages of Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition is the ability to set up, monitor, or change all such policies on all of your organization's workstations in a centralized manner via the Parallels Management Portal. Refer to the [**Policies**](/landing/pd-ag/preparing-virtual-machines-for-deployment-and-securing-them/policies.md) section for more information.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: When you migrate your Parallels Desktop for Mac setup from a Business Edition license to an Enterprise Edition license, check the **Policies** section of your **Parallels Management Portal** to ensure that the restrictions there are set to your preference and assigned to all the correct groups.
{% endhint %}

Your users won't be able to access the **Settings** -> **Security** panel on their managed machines where that panel looks like this:

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/KtRUprxh035S97pZeygw/blobs/cP7G9qp50kQs07uXzrc5/PDEE_Security_Settings_Tab.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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