Installing Software Using Self Service for Mac OS

Objective

If you have an University-managed endpoint (computer), you can use the Self Service application in Mac OS to install and manage software on your machine.

Users

  • Users with a University-managed endpoint.

Before You Begin

This procedure is only for Mac OS devices. To install software on a Windows machine please use the Software Center application.

You must be using a University-managed computer.

Steps

  1. Press Command + Space to bring up the Spotlight search

  2. Type in Self Service and then press Enter.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

  3. It is strongly recommended you login to the self service application so that if personalized software is pushed out to you, you will see it.

  4. Click on the Login button in the bottom left of the window.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

  5. Log in with your university credentials, but without the @UNX.edu. You can also user your NUID.

  6. If this is not a shared device, check the Remember Me box to stay logged in.

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  7. Once logged in select any of the software you wish to install.

  8. Either click on the Install button directly, or the icon to find out more about the application.

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  9. Once installed, you can view a history of installed applications by clicking on History on the left side of the window.

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Created
Mon 4/1/24 8:56 AM
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Fri 8/2/24 7:32 AM

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