Activating macOS Account Management Capabilities in Self Service+

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Activating macOS account management capabilities in Self Service+ (formerly the Jamf Connect menu bar app) involves distributing Self Service+ and a compatible Jamf Connect configuration profile.

Requirements

  • A Jamf Connect license.

    For more information, see Licensing Jamf Connect.

  • Familiarity with Jamf Pro smart groups, policies, and configuration profiles.

  1. Deploy the latest Self Service+ PKG to macOS Computers.

    For instructions using Jamf Pro, see Self Service+ Deployment.

  2. Create an identity provider (IdP) integration.

    For instructions, see Identity Provider Integrations.

  3. Create a configuration profile that includes your IdP integration.

    For instructions, see Creating Jamf Connect Configuration Profiles Using Jamf Pro.

  4. Distribute the configuration profile to macOS computers that have Self Service+ installed.

In Self Service+, the Account management section is available to users and the Self Service+ icon displays in the macOS menu bar. The user experience and available settings vary based on the settings in your configuration profile.