Enroll Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS devices into Jamf Pro

Applies to:

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
• Microsoft Defender XDR

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Enroll macOS devices

There are multiple methods of getting enrolled to JamF.

This article will guide you on two methods:

• Method 1: Enrollment Invitations
• Method 2: Prestage Enrollments

For a complete list, see About Computer Enrollment.

Enrollment Method 1: Enrollment Invitations

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

   

2. Select + New.

   

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

   

   

   For example: janedoe@contoso.com

   

4. Configure the message for the invitation.

   

   

   

   

Enrollment Method 2: Prestage Enrollments

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

   

2. Follow the instructions in Computer PreStage Enrollments.

Enroll macOS device

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

   

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

   

3. Select Allow to downloads from JAMF.

   

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

   

5. Select Continue to install the MDM Profile.

   

6. Select Continue to complete the configuration.

   

Tip

Do you want to learn more? Engage with the Microsoft Security community in our Tech Community: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community.