Accept Enrollment of a Bowdoin Mac into MDM

Questions

  • How do I complete enrollment of my Bowdoin Mac into MDM?
  • How do I approve the MDM profile on my Bowdoin-issued Mac?
  • My Mac says "Functionality may be limited until this profile is approved." What do I do?
  • How do I finish enrolling my Bowdoin Mac into Jamf?
  • Where do I find and approve the MDM profile on my Mac?

Environment

Bowdoin-issued Macs are enrolled into the Jamf Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution used to manage and maintain all Bowdoin Apple devices. The profile is installed automatically, and to complete enrollment you need to approve the MDM profile. This applies to Bowdoin-issued Macs running macOS Sequoia (15.x) or Tahoe (26.x).

Resolution

To complete enrollment of your Mac, approve the MDM profile:

  1. Click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen.
  2. Choose System Settings.
  3. Select General, then Device Management.
  4. Select the MDM Profile.
  5. Click Approve under the message "Functionality may be limited until this profile is approved."
  6. Click Approve again when the confirmation window appears.

MDM Profile screen with a warning about limited functionality and the Approve button highlighted.

Enrollment is now complete. You can close System Settings and continue using your computer.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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