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Privileges for macOS is designed to allow
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Jamf Connect allows users to work as a standard user for day-to-day use, by providing a quick and easy way to get administrator rights when needed. When you do need admin rights, you can get them by clicking on the Privileges “G” icon in your DockMenu Bar. Working as a standard user instead of an administrator adds another layer of security to your Mac and is considered a security best practice. Privileges Jamf Connect helps enable users to act as administrators of the system only when required. Previously, we used an application names Privilages to provide this feature on Geneseo-managed Apple computers.

Before You Start

Privileges Jamf Connect is only available on your machine if it is a CIT-managed endpoint (i.e. you are a faculty or staff member). Privileges Jamf Connect is not made available for student machines.

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Steps to gain administrative rights with

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If the Privileges Dock icon is green with a locked white lock, as pictured below, your user account currently does not have administrative rights.

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  2. Alternatively, Privileges can be double-clicked from the Applications Folder if you do not want it in your Dock.

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  1. Click on the “G” icon that is located in your Menu Bar.

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  2. To gain administrative rights, click Request Admin Privileges in your Dock, then click Request privileges on the resulting pop-up.

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  3. Provide your account password at the next prompt (or, alternatively, use TouchID if your Mac supports it and you have it configured).

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  4. the menu.

  5. You will be asked for your Geneseo Username and Password.

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  6. It will now ask you why you need administrative rights. Select the option that matches your action.

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  7. That's it! Your account now has administrative rights and you'll receive a notification of the change to confirm this.

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    . You can see how long you will have administrative rights on the Menu Bar next to the “G” icon.

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Steps to remove administrative rights with

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Privileges

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  1. Alternatively, Privileges can be double-clicked from the Applications Folder if you do not want it in your Dock.

  2. To remove administrative rights, click Privileges in your Dock, then click Remove privileges on the resulting pop-up.

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    To End Admin Privileges, click on the “G” icon from the Menu Bar and select End Admin Privileges.

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  1. That's it! Your account no longer has administrative rights

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