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AndixonContributor

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Enrolling with management server Failed (502)

Hi,I really hope that someone here can help me with this. We have had this error for a few weeks now and I am getting a little desperate here. Jamf and Apple support have not been able to provide a solution either.Some of our Macs are getting the “En

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leecacioppoEmployee

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An Instructor’s Guide to Preparing for Jamf TrainingBlog

Enrolling in a Jamf Training Course is an exciting step in expanding your skills, but once your class is scheduled on the calendar, you might wonder: How should I prepare for training? What devices should I use? How should I set up my workspace? Whil

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palebluedotNew Contributor

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Difference between Download and Install vs. Download, Install, Restart

Hello, For software updates and the type of install action, does “Download and Install” reboot the computer automatically or will it allow the user to restart on their own to complete the installation?If it does reboot automatically, how is it differ

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eric_benferValued Contributor

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How to test - Lock a Mac system via API if it has not updated Inventory in X days.

I have a script to lock a Mac via API. No issues with that. It works very reliably.I would like to use this script it to lock a Mac system when it has not updated inventory in over X days. Think of a Mac that has been shoved in a desk drawer for a wh

MoJoContributor

PreStage Enrollment and FileVault Jamf Pro

Looking for some guidance with Jamf Pro - PreStage Enrollment and FileVault.The issue: In PreStage, we pre-create and hide a local admin account. During setup, the workflow prompts for end-user account creation. FileVault is enabled immediately a

Roscoe2k5New Contributor

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Installation of 'Mac Apps' stuck at 'in progress'

Hey all. Rather than having to install and update Jamf Connect manually through policies after the black screen scare on Sonoma, i've been trying to have it deploy and update automatically through Mac Apps. However i find it is stuck on 'in prog

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atomczynski11Jamf Heroes

Chicagoland & Great Lakes Mac Admins

June 2026 Meetup preferences

Hello folks,Looking to schedule our next Jamf / MacAdmins meeting.How does the week of June 15th or June 22 work for everyone? Yes, I’m looking a bit ahead of time, but my thinking is that it would allow for us to put this on our calendars and be abl

mvuJamf Heroes

Jamf Icon Uploader is a utility that streamlines the bulk upload of icons to Jamf Pro, eliminating the tedious process of uploading them one at a time. This app was built to solve a common pain point: hosting app icons on Jamf Pro for use with Setup

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Michael-LopezContributor

Hi-Ed EDU Admins

Welcome!

Here it is the kickoff to the newest Jamf User Group. We welcome you to join us for the first Hi - Edu kick off meeting ! If you are currently in higher ed, former higher ed, or want to hang out, you are more than welcome. For the first meeting, we a

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mattedmondsContributor

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Stop students using their phone hotspot on BYOD macbooks

Up until Sonoma I was using this script https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/wifi-switching-script/m-p/139275/highlight/true#M128353 But now I can no longer find something that will work. This was handy because it only worked when the school SSIDs

AndixonContributor

Enrolling with management server Failed (502)

Hi,I really hope that someone here can help me with this. We have had this error for a few weeks now and I am getting a little desperate here. Jamf and Apple support have not been able to provide a solution either.Some of our Macs are getting the “En

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palebluedotNew Contributor

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Difference between Download and Install vs. Download, Install, Restart

Hello, For software updates and the type of install action, does “Download and Install” reboot the computer automatically or will it allow the user to restart on their own to complete the installation?If it does reboot automatically, how is it differ

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eric_benferValued Contributor

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How to test - Lock a Mac system via API if it has not updated Inventory in X days.

I have a script to lock a Mac via API. No issues with that. It works very reliably.I would like to use this script it to lock a Mac system when it has not updated inventory in over X days. Think of a Mac that has been shoved in a desk drawer for a wh

MoJoContributor

PreStage Enrollment and FileVault Jamf Pro

Looking for some guidance with Jamf Pro - PreStage Enrollment and FileVault.The issue: In PreStage, we pre-create and hide a local admin account. During setup, the workflow prompts for end-user account creation. FileVault is enabled immediately a

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atomczynski11Jamf Heroes

Chicagoland & Great Lakes Mac Admins

June 2026 Meetup preferences

Hello folks,Looking to schedule our next Jamf / MacAdmins meeting.How does the week of June 15th or June 22 work for everyone? Yes, I’m looking a bit ahead of time, but my thinking is that it would allow for us to put this on our calendars and be abl

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mattedmondsContributor

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Stop students using their phone hotspot on BYOD macbooks

Up until Sonoma I was using this script https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/wifi-switching-script/m-p/139275/highlight/true#M128353 But now I can no longer find something that will work. This was handy because it only worked when the school SSIDs

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SimpleSkyeVisitor

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Password Expiration Date Incorrect

Hello everyone!On every mac using JC3 / SS+, the “Local Account Password Expires” counter never shows a correct days number, no matter what I try.-Kerberos is valid.-Signed out and back into SS+.-Changing the PW using the integrated workflow WILL cha

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ZakNNew Contributor

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Disabling Lost Mode On Restarted Mobile Devices

Hello,I’m currently using Lost Mode in Jamf Pro to disable iPads / iPhones that are not returned to the IT Helpdesk.Occasionally, when these devices are returned, they have either run out of battery or have been restarted while still in Lost Mode. Af

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Malcolmspace150Visitor

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Naming Instance for New Jamf Pro

All,We just signed up for Jamf pro and I am in the naming instance area during set up. Does it matter what I name this such as the company name? I am new to the setup area so just making sure as its not changeable afterwards.

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Restart API Not working

We are building a Python application using the JAMF Pro REST API (OAuth2 client credentials) to send MDM restart commands to iPads. We are calling POST /api/v2/mdm/commands with a Bearer token and the following body: {"clientData": [{"managementId":

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