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Deploying the desktop app with MDM installs Atlan silently on managed Macs, with the macOS permission it needs and the update policy you choose. Use it for a fleet of Macs running macOS 13 or later, with Jamf, Kandji, Microsoft Intune, or another MDM that supports .pkg files and configuration profiles. For one Mac or Windows computer, see Install desktop app.

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Before you begin

Before you start, make sure you have:
  • Installer and profile: Both files from the downloads page:
1

Verify package

If your software policy requires package verification, run:
Expect source=Notarized Developer ID, and stop the deployment if verification fails.
2

Deploy app and profile

  1. Upload the .pkg to your MDM as a custom or line-of-business app, with a silent, machine-wide install. Use the .pkg, not the .dmg, which is for people installing the app themselves.
  2. Upload the Full Disk Access profile as a custom configuration profile. See Grant macOS permissions.
  3. Assign both to a test group, deploying the profile before or alongside the app.
3

Choose update policy

By default, Atlan updates itself. To set a cadence or push each version through your MDM, see Manage desktop app updates.
4

Verify on test Mac

On a test Mac, open Atlan and confirm it signs in and finishes setup. The app installs at /Applications/Atlan.app, with the bundle identifier com.atlan.dashboard. Then widen the assignment to your fleet.

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Troubleshooting

If the app cannot sign in or updates ask for administrator credentials, see Desktop app errors.

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Next steps

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See also