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How to Install and Set Up Company Portal on a Mac

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the steps to install and set up the Company Portal app on your Mac. The Company Portal app allows you to access work resources and manage your device settings to comply with your organization's policies.

Prerequisites

  • Your Mac must be running macOS 11 or later.

  • You need your work or school account credentials.

Steps to Install and Set Up Company Portal

Step 1: Install the Company Portal App

  1. Click here to download the MacOS CompanyPortal-Installer.pkg.

  2. Locate the downloaded file (usually in your Downloads folder) and double-click on it to open.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app:

    • Click Continue on the Introduction page.

    • Read through the Microsoft Application License Terms and click Continue.

    • Click Agree to accept the terms of the software license agreement.

    • On the Installation Type page, click Install.

    • Enter your device password or registered fingerprint, then click Install Software.

Step 2: Launch and Sign In to the Company Portal App

  1. Once the installation is complete, open the Company Portal app from your Applications folder.

  2. Sign in with your work or school account credentials.

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  3. On the Set-up access page, click Begin.

  4. Review the privacy information and click Continue.

  5. On the Install management profile page, click Download profile.

  6. Your macOS system settings will open in a new window. Select the profile to open it.

  7. Click Install to confirm the installation of the management profile.

  8. Enter your device password to allow the profile to enroll your device.

 

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Step 3: Complete the Setup

  1. After the profile is installed, the Company Portal app will notify you of any device settings you need to change to meet your organization's requirements.

  2. Follow the prompts to adjust your settings as needed.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and set up the Company Portal app on your Mac. You can now access school resources and manage your device settings to comply with your organisation's policies.

If you encounter any issues during the installation or setup process, please contact the Service Desk for assistance.


Additional Resources

Microsoft documentation page for the Company Portal app.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/user-help/enroll-your-device-in-intune-macos-cp

 

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