#What is jamf connect used for install#

If a user updates their password without Jamf Connect and cannot remember their old password (previously used network password), log in as an administrator and see Change or reset the password of a macOS user account from Apple's Support website.

Users must know their old passwords in order to sync passwords. Whether its during setup or in day-to-day use, Jamf Connect ensures a single identity is being used to access a users device and applications - without. If a network account password is changed without Jamf Connect (e.g., your organization's IdP web page for password changes), the previously used network password will remain the local password until Jamf Connect checks in (by default every 60 minutes) and prompts the user to update their password.

#What is jamf connect used for install#

If you use Jamf Pro, you can enable notifications remotely by navigating to Jamf Pro > Settings > Computer Management > Security and configuring the Automatically install a Jamf Notifications profile settings. Mac administrators can also enable notifications for Jamf Connect with a notifications profile. The only reason we bind to AD at the moment is because connecting to our 802.1X staff Wi-Fi network relies on Macs being domain joined, but the plan is to move to the Jamf AD-CS Connector so that we can come away from binding. macOS Catalina has Single Sign On extensions built-in. I'd recommend looking at NoMAD or Jamf Connect. Jamf Connect cannot display notifications unless the user allows them in System Preferences > Notifications. Binding to AD is something that many sites are coming away from.

For more information about default and recommended password change and reset URLs, see the Change Password URL ( ChangePasswordURL) and Reset Password URL ( ResetPasswordURL) preferences in Menu Bar Authentication Settings.Keep the following in mind when using Jamf Connect to sync passwords: