Description
If you are using an OHIO managed Mac computer, you may follow the directions below to install university-approved software.
Environment
Mac OS
Solution
Installing Applications
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In the bottom left corner of your dock, open Finder. ![Finder icon on Mac](https://help.ohio.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=fabd217e-87aa-4c55-b61a-521ce7116cca.png&beidInt=2)
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Open the Applications folder.
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Select Self Service. ![Screenshot of the Self Service icon](https://help.ohio.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=41841b3f-4ead-4efd-af1d-4b02bfda655d.png)
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Once Self Service loads, the software packages available for you to download will appear. Choose the software you would like and select Install.
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Follow the automatic prompts to install the software on your device.
![Screenshot of Self Service](https://help.ohio.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=828a9241-2da0-4ff4-ae22-c5623b94bdd8.png)
Updating Applications
Updates appear in the Notifications section of Self Service. Most updates will install automatically within a few days of appearing in Self Service. However, installing the update from Self Service is an option for updates that are needed sooner.
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Make sure your computer is connected to the OHIO network (wired or eduroam Wi-Fi for on-campus, VPN for off-campus).
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Open Finder.
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Open the Applications folder.
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Select Self Service.
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Select Update next to each application or select Update All at the top.
Outcome: You should now be able to install university-approved software on OHIO managed Mac computers.
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