Oct. 28, 2025
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You may have noticed recently that whenever you try to make changes to your system or install new software, your university credentials do not work. Before, COH-IT would create local accounts with administrator privileges for MacOS devices. However, as we transition to a new management system provided by the University, this is not possible anymore. Users will have to manually request administrator access to their MacOS devices by using the new Admin by Request feature. This will enable users to make system changes and install software. Download the following guide to learn how to use Admin by Request on MacOS.
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