Repackaging a File

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You can use Jamf Composer or a third-party packaging tool to build PKGs. The following workflow uses Jamf Composer. If using a third-party packaging tool, refer to the developer's documentation for instructions on repackaging. For more information about building packages using Jamf Composer, see Package Building in the Composer User Guide.

Double-click on the DMG.
Move the .app file to the location on your computer where you intend for it to install on your client devices.
For example, move the .app file to the Applications folder on your computer if you want it to install in the Applications folder on your end user devices once you deploy it with Jamf Now.
Open Jamf Composer. If the menu "Choose a method to create your package" appears, click Cancel.
In the Mac menu bar, click Composer, and then click Preferences.
Note:
Ensure "Build flat PKGs" is selected, "Sign with" is selected, and your Developer ID is shown in that field.
Close the Preferences menu and return to Jamf Composer. Drag the .app file into the left-hand sidebar. You will see "Sources and Packages" listed, drop it there.
(Optional) Add a version number to your PKG.
1. In Sources, click the disclosure triangle next to your PKG.
2. Click the disclosure triangle next to Settings.
3. Click Info.plist.
4. Enter the major and minor version numbers in the IF Major Version and IF Minor Version pop-up menus.
Click Build as PKG to begin the build process.
Choose where to save the completed PKG in the pop-up menu (we suggested your desktop) and click Continue.

Jamf Composer will build the PKG. This may take a few minutes. Look for the completed file in the previously specified location (for example, your desktop).

Now that you have a PKG that is signed by a valid certificate, you are ready to upload.

For instructions on uploading this file to Jamf Now, see Uploading Mac Packages to Jamf Now. Once uploaded, assign it to a blueprint to distribute the app to your team.