This article explains how to set up a Mac for first-time use as a faculty or staff member at Ithaca College. Following these steps ensures your Mac is properly configured, enrolled in the College's management system, and ready for your use.
Important: The first login to the Mac must be completed by you (the faculty or staff member), not by an IT technician or anyone else.
If someone assists with setup, be sure to log in with your own account once you see the JAMF Connect login screen (Step 7).
Audience
This article is intended for Ithaca College faculty and staff setting up a new or recently reset Mac device.
Platform
Apple macOS
Instructions
- Start with Setup Assistant
- When powered on, your Mac should display the macOS Setup Assistant. This is expected if the device is new or was recently erased.
- Connect to the internet
- Plug in an Ethernet cable if available.
- If Ethernet is not available, connect to Wi-Fi when prompted.
- Complete initial setup screens
- Follow the prompts until your Mac reaches the Remote Management screen.
- When you see the enrollment prompt, click the Enroll button to proceed.
- Wait for enrollment to finish
- Your Mac will automatically enroll into the College’s system. This may take a few minutes.
- Use Jamf Setup Manager
- Once enrolled, Jamf Setup Manager will launch automatically. Let it run without interruption.
- Enable Location Services
- Enable location services when prompted. This allows your Mac to set the correct time zone automatically.
- Sign in to your account
- Log in using your Ithaca College Netpass credentials.
- Verify that you can access applications and settings as expected.
Tags
Apple, macOS, Jamf, Jamf-Setup-Manager, Faculty, Staff, Setup