Manual Device Management Enrollment Instructions for Eligible IT-Managed Macs

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This article explains how to manually complete the Device Management (DM) enrollment process to ensure your IT-managed Mac device continues receiving necessary updates. Installing the update is optional. If you take no action, your computer will automatically enroll at the deadline.

What to Expect

After the updated Device Management enrollment service is deployed, you will receive a notification indicating that a new enrollment is required. The enrollment notification may reappear every other day until enrollment is completed or the deadline is reached. You may also see a red notification indicator in System Settings, indicating that a configuration is available for your workstation.

Before You Begin

Before manually completing enrollment:

  • Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet.
  • Save any important work.
  • Allow several minutes for the enrollment process to complete.

Complete the Enrollment

Step 1: Start Enrollment

  1. Click the Device Management enrollment notification when it appears
    Or
    1. open System Settings manually
    2. In the left sidebar of System Settings, locate and select Enrollment Required.
    3. On the Enrollment Required page, click Start Enrollment.

      Screenshot of the System Settings menu highlighting the Enrollment Required option on the left sidebar.
       

Step 2: Start Enrollment

  1. A full-screen enrollment window will open. Select Enroll.   

    Screenshot of the Device Management page showing the Start Enrollment button.
     

Step 3: Authenticate

The Enrollment Authentication screen will appear.

  1. Enter your device username and password. You do not need to have MakeMeAdmin privileges enabled. 
  2. Click Continue. 

    Screenshot of the Enrollment Authentication popup requesting workstation username and password.

 

Step 5: Wait for Enrollment to Complete

The Device Management enrollment process will begin automatically after authentication. Enrollment may take several minutes to complete.

Step 6: Finish Enrollment

When enrollment is complete, a green check mark will appear.  Click Quit to close the enrollment window.

Screenshot displaying a green check mark confirming successful enrollment with a Quit button.

Your Mac is now enrolled in the updated Device Management service.  

If the enrollment process does not complete successfully, the Enrollment Required notification remains after enrollment, or you receive an error message, please contact the IT Help Desk for additional assistance.

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