Setting Up a New or Re-Imaged State-Owned Mac Computer

Overview

This article is for University employees who are setting up their new or re-imaged state-owned Mac computer for the first time. It outlines the initial setup process and links to additional articles on requesting admin access, downloading software, and setting up printers. 

Environment

State-Owned Devices: Equipment provided to university employees and managed by Minnesota State University, Mankato. The steps, tools, or solutions in this article may not work on personal devices due to administrative restrictions or licensing requirements.  

How-To

Allow about 30 minutes for setup and ensure access to a secure Wi-Fi network. To avoid issues later, the primary user should complete this process right away. 

  1. Power on your Mac. 
  2. The Minnesota State Microsoft login screen should appear (example shown below). If so, proceed to step 3. 
    • If the Minnesota State Microsoft login screen doesn’t appear, connect to a secure Wi-Fi network using the Wi-Fi icon in the upper right corner. If you’re on campus, connect to MavGUEST. 
    • A screenshot showing the Minnesota State branded Microsoft login, with a blue background, the Minnesota State logo on the left side, and the Microsoft logo at the top. It prompts the user to sign in with their StarID@minnstate.edu and click Next.
  3. Sign in with your StarID@minnstate.edu and StarID password. 
  4. Let setup finish. The Mac will configure automatically and may take several minutes. 
  5. The Software Self Service app opens automatically and provides access to optional software you can install. 
  6. Follow the knowledge articles linked below for additional steps: 

Outcome

The Mac setup process will be complete.

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