MacOS Computer: Jamf Connect

Summary

Jamf Connect is tool that allows you to log into your Mac using your USNH username and password without being bound to the USNH domain. This article introduces you to the components of Jamf Connect.

 

Where Jamf Connect is Used

Jamf Connect is not (and cannot) be installed on personal devices or any non-university computers.

Here's a list of where, and on what devices, Jamf Connect is currently utilized:

Location NEW Faculty/Staff Computers Computer Labs

PSU

Yes

Yes

KSC

Yes

Yes

UNH

 Yes Yes

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Jamf Connect Components

Login Screen

The first thing you will notice is that Jamf Connect replaces the usual Mac login screen with one that more closely resembles the Microsoft Single Sign On login screen.

  • You will need to enter in your username@usnh.edu (fully qualified username, like jbd2519@usnh.edu) and click Next.

Jamf Connect log in screen on Mac.

 

  • On the next screen, enter your USNH password and click "Sign in".

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Wi-Fi Connection at Login

With Jamf Connect, you are now able to select and connect to a Wi-Fi network before logging into your Mac computer.

  • The Wi-Fi icon is located on the top right hand corner of the screen.
    • *Eduroam at PSU is not currently configured to connect using this*

Location of Wi-Fi tab.

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Local Login

If you are not connected to a network, the Local Login button will appear at the bottom of the screen.

The Local Login button can also be made to appear by turning wi-fi off using the blue switch in the Wi-fi Connection window (provided the Mac is not also connected via a wired network connection).

Warning when Mac is not connected to a network.

 

You can use the Local Login window to log into any account that has logged into the Mac at least once before.

Local login page.

 

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Menu Bar 

Jamf Connect also adds a new icon and options to the menu bar at the top of the screen.

New menu icon for Jamf.

 

Connect...

  • This will turn on Jamf Connect and ensure that your account/password are syncing.
  • It is not necessary to connect, and will already be connected if logged in using the Single Sign On and not the Local Login.

Change password...

  • This option will bring up a small window of the USNH password management web page.

Self Service

  • This will open the Self Service App.

About...

  • Gives information about Jamf Connect.

Quit Jamf Connect

  • Exits Jamf Connect.
  • It is not recommended to quit Jamf Connect as a user’s password will no longer be syncing.

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Jamf Connect Pop-up

The Jamf Connect Pop-up window is the same window that opens when selecting the Connect option from the menu bar.

Jamf Connect pop-up window.

 

This window only pops up for one of these reasons:

  • When you use the Local Login option (this includes local administrator accounts as well!).
  • When your password has expired, Jamf Connect will prompt you after a password change to resync your password after login.
  • If your Mac password and USNH password are not synced you can use this sign in window to re-sync your password.

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Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

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