Using Jamf Connect to gain temporary administrative rights on your Apple computer
- Craig Moscicki
- David Blood
- Susan Palmer
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 need admin rights, you can get them by clicking on the “G” icon in your Menu 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. 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
Jamf Connect is only available on your machine if it is a CIT-managed endpoint (i.e. you are a faculty or staff member). Jamf Connect is not made available for student machines.
Steps to gain administrative rights with Jamf Connect
Click on the “G” icon that is located in your Menu Bar.
To gain administrative rights, click Request Admin Privileges in the menu.
You will be asked for your Geneseo Username and Password.
It will now ask you why you need administrative rights. Select the option that matches your action.
That's it! Your account now has administrative rights. You can see how long you will have administrative rights on the Menu Bar next to the “G” icon.
Steps to remove administrative rights with Privileges
To End Admin Privileges, click on the “G” icon from the Menu Bar and select End Admin Privileges.
That's it! Your account no longer has administrative rights.