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bears97New Contributor

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Jamf Connect Password not syncing with Azure AD correctly?

This has come to my attention recently. So basically, our users would change their password via jamf connect, it would go through and successfully change their azure ad password. Then once they login to the computer, it would give them a prompt, tell

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jakekiserNew Contributor

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Automatic Device Enrollment Certificate Upload Error

Unable to complete file upload. fiie contents does not match file type in Jamf when uploading an automated device enrollment token from apple business manager

user-xieDTETtobVisitor

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Fixing issue where Mac will not recover from sleep

We have run into a situation where closing the lid on a Mac Book Pro or even just setting the device to sleep is resulting in a machine that cannot be recovered without holding down the power button.I’ve looked for changes that might be causing this

jonrosContributor

Sign, when migration is complete - Jamf Pro

Hi everyone,I'm currently preparing to move about 500 devices from Jamf to another MDM. I've made sure all devices are updated to macOS and iOS/iPadOS 26 and have tested moving a few devices to confirm that it works without deleting them first.The qu

EsantanaVisitor

Students using Show Math Results to cheat on Math test.

Our students are cheating on test using the Keyboard setting “Show math results”. I created a ticket with Jamf but they told me the only way to fix this is to use Blueprints but we are not set up with SSO. Is there another way of fixing this issue

justintechyVisitor

JAMF Connect Privilege Escalation for Tech Group only

We have successfully setup Jamf Connect menu bar icon to allow privilege elevation for just our technicians by using Roles with our OIDC provider Entra. The reason for this is that we don’t want standard users to be able to request or be full admins.

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m3irContributor

Tech Thoughts

The Ultimate Guide to Migrating to Self Service+ for macOS (Without Breaking macOS Onboarding)

A complete, step-by-step deployment guide - including macOS Onboarding and Jamf ConnectAuthor: Meir ElimelechWith contributions from: Omer Ninyo / @Ninyo Why this guide exists – and who should read it Jamf’s move to make Self Service+ mandatory for

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BCPeteoContributor

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Apple seed for IT beta testing with out blueprints?

I would like to enable the apple seed for IT beta program using the Beta token from Apple school manager to allow a device to get betas with out needing to login with an Apple ID on the device.Reading documentation we are able to get the token using

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ByronKapaliNew Contributor

Hawaii Apple Admins

Jamf School Chrome Browser deployment to Macos

In Jamf School, how do I push the Chrome Browser to MacOS and have it update on its own? The two screenshots show my options. 

SteArrEmployee

Colorado Apple Admins

Colorado Mac Admins- 2026 Kickoff

We’re launching a new local Apple admin user group and invite you to join us! We will be having a 30-minute Kick-Off Call to connect, share ideas, and help shape future community meetups. 📅 Event DetailsDate: Friday, February 6, 2025Time: 12:00 PM

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bears97New Contributor

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Jamf Connect Password not syncing with Azure AD correctly?

This has come to my attention recently. So basically, our users would change their password via jamf connect, it would go through and successfully change their azure ad password. Then once they login to the computer, it would give them a prompt, tell

3104

1 hour ago

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jakekiserNew Contributor

General Discussions

Automatic Device Enrollment Certificate Upload Error

Unable to complete file upload. fiie contents does not match file type in Jamf when uploading an automated device enrollment token from apple business manager

user-xieDTETtobVisitor

General Discussions

Fixing issue where Mac will not recover from sleep

We have run into a situation where closing the lid on a Mac Book Pro or even just setting the device to sleep is resulting in a machine that cannot be recovered without holding down the power button.I’ve looked for changes that might be causing this

jonrosContributor

Sign, when migration is complete - Jamf Pro

Hi everyone,I'm currently preparing to move about 500 devices from Jamf to another MDM. I've made sure all devices are updated to macOS and iOS/iPadOS 26 and have tested moving a few devices to confirm that it works without deleting them first.The qu

EsantanaVisitor

Students using Show Math Results to cheat on Math test.

Our students are cheating on test using the Keyboard setting “Show math results”. I created a ticket with Jamf but they told me the only way to fix this is to use Blueprints but we are not set up with SSO. Is there another way of fixing this issue

justintechyVisitor

JAMF Connect Privilege Escalation for Tech Group only

We have successfully setup Jamf Connect menu bar icon to allow privilege elevation for just our technicians by using Roles with our OIDC provider Entra. The reason for this is that we don’t want standard users to be able to request or be full admins.

401

1 day ago

BCPeteoContributor

General Discussions

Apple seed for IT beta testing with out blueprints?

I would like to enable the apple seed for IT beta program using the Beta token from Apple school manager to allow a device to get betas with out needing to login with an Apple ID on the device.Reading documentation we are able to get the token using

SeanAContributor

One possible cause: Installation failed. The installer reported: installer: Cannot install on volume / because it is disabled.

Since I could not find a solution or explanation for this error in the the great JAMF Nation / Google / Internet troubleshooting database, I would like to share one possible cause for Installation failed. The installer reported: installer: Cannot i

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lmagnifNew Contributor

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Using Self Service, it says packages are installed - but they are not anywhere on the Mac.

Using Self Service, it says packages are installed - but they are not anywhere on the Mac. I can't see where anything is configured incorrectly.

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ryan_wValued Contributor

K-12 EDU Admins

Apps Media Content Rating - iOS Restriction Profile

Does anyone know if JAMF is working on adding the 13+ rating to the drop down menu in JAMF School iOS restriction profile under the media content tab?

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