Requesting Local Admin Privileges with Jamf Connect

Created by Joshua Lee, Modified on Wed, Jan 28 at 8:57 AM by Joshua Lee

With Jamf Connect, users can now request temporary admin privileges without submitting a help desk ticket.


The temporary elevated privileges are granted for 2 minutes before timing out. 



  1. Click the Jamf Connect icon in the menu bar, then click Request Admin Privileges from the drop-down menu.


    • For some users who have received a silent update, the Jamf Connect icon in the menu bar may appear as shown in the image below.


  2. Choose a reason from the list and click Continue.
    • If your reason isn't listed, select Other and enter a short description.


  3. If your request is successful, you'll see a notification like the one shown below. You now have admin access for 2 minutes and can enter your credentials where admin privileges are required.  





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