Enroll Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS devices into Jamf Pro

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Enroll macOS devices

There are multiple methods of getting enrolled to JamF.

This article will guide you on two methods:

For a complete list, see About Computer Enrollment.

Enrollment Method 1: Enrollment Invitations

  1. In the Jamf Pro dashboard, navigate to Enrollment invitations.

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  2. Select + New.

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  3. In Specify Recipients for the Invitation > under Email Addresses enter the e-mail address(es) of the recipients.

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    For example: [email protected]

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  4. Configure the message for the invitation.

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Enrollment Method 2: Prestage Enrollments

  1. In the Jamf Pro dashboard, navigate to Prestage enrollments.

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  2. Follow the instructions in Computer PreStage Enrollments.

Enroll macOS device

  1. Select Continue and install the CA certificate from a System Preferences window.

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  2. Once CA certificate is installed, return to the browser window and select Continue and install the MDM profile.

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  3. Select Allow to downloads from JAMF.

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  4. Select Continue to proceed with the MDM Profile installation.

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  5. Select Continue to install the MDM Profile.

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  6. Select Continue to complete the configuration.

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