Installing Applications on Mac Computers via Self Service

Installing Applications on Mac Computers

Mac computers that are managed by OIT use a product called JAMF for updates and software installations.   OIT-Managed systems will have a Gold "I" in the Application folder or on the dock called University of Idaho Self Service.  If you don't have the Self Service application installed, you will need OIT assistance for application installations. Please submit a request to have the needed software and Self Service installed.

Once that app is launched, you can install applications that are offered and managed by OIT. 

This is an image of the University of Idaho self service app. 

or in Finder under the Applications folder:

This is an image of the University of Idaho self service app.

Once University of Idaho Self Service launches you are presented with the following screen:

This is an image of the university of Idaho self services app home screen.

 

In the left side menu click on Applications and you are given a list of applications that can be installed:

This image lists some of the applications that can be downloaded through the university of Idaho self services app.

 

Click on Install and the installation of the applications will start. You should see Install turn to Executing:

This is a picture of an app installing.

All applications will by default install under the Applications Folder:

This picture shows the applications folder.

 

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