Installing the PDQ Connect agent for macOS (Manual)

Downloading the PDQ Connect Agent Installer

From the Devices page, click Install Agent at the bottom of the devices list.

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Manual Installation

1. Click "Install Agent" and select "Download macOS Installer". This will download the macOS agent installer.

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2. In the "macOS Installer" modal, copy the registration token. This will need to be entered on the device when running the installer.

3. On the target device, double-click the installer named like PDQConnectAgent-5.6.23.pkg to run it.

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4. Click "Continue" through the install wizard screens.

5. When prompted, enter the administrator password for the device.

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6. You will be prompted to enter the registration token. Enter the token copied in step #2.

7. The agent will finish installing.

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Command Line Installation

1. Click "Install Agent" and select "Copy macOS Installation Script". This will automatically copy the installation script to your clipboard.

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2. You will be shown a modal to optionally inspect the script.pdq_connect_macos_copy_script2.png3. Open Terminal.app on the target Mac.

4. Paste the script into Terminal and run it.

5. When prompted, enter the administrator password for the Mac.

6. The install should start and complete shortly after. The registration token is included in the script, so it does not need to be entered separately.

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7. The install should be complete.

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