Overview
The following instructions show how to install Intune to access trusted resources at UC San Diego on a Mac Computer. These instructions are outlined on MacOS Sequoia, but should still remain true for other OS versions. More information about Intune Mobile Device Management software can be found on: About Intune Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software.
Critical Concepts
- If you don’t need access to trusted resources, installing Intune on your computer is not required.
- For Macs, refer to Intune Installation Guide: Windows.
- You will not be prompted for Intune when connecting to UCSD-Guest, UCSD-ResNet-Protected, UCSD-ResNet-Guest, and Eduroam.
- Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, and Chromebooks will not receive prompts for Intune when connecting to UCSD-PROTECTED.
- Linux devices will need to request an exception in order to access trusted resources.
- If your department has a different way of managing your device, you will not receive an Intune prompt.
- If you are part of a Support IT group and need instructions on how to use Intune Admin, please refer to:
- Intune Admin Guide for IT Teams
- Troubleshooting Common Intune Errors: A Guide for IT Teams
Steps to Take
1. Connect to UCSD-PROTECTED using your UC San Diego credentials.
If you are connecting to the UCSD-PROTECTED network for the first time and need help, refer to: Configure Apple Products (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV) to use UCSD-Protected Wireless Service
2. Once connected, the Secure Connect landing page (captive portal) will appear. Click the button: “Connect to UCSD-Protected.”

STOP! If you DO NOT need access to UC San Diego's trusted resources, you are done! You can exit, and you do not need to install Intune as outlined below.
3. To continue to install Intune, click on the "Intune Enrollment Terms & Conditions & Instructions" link on the next page. After reading the Terms and Conditions, you will see a link to download Intune.


4. The next link should take you to the Microsoft instructions on how to get the Company Portal. Click on “Enroll My Mac” to be navigated to the Download.

5. If prompted, click "Allow" to download the installer.
5. Open your “Downloads” folder and click on “CompanyPortal-Installer.pkg" to open the Company Portal Installer.
It could show up on the top of your browser.

Or you can open up your downloads folder from your task bar.

6. In the installer, Click "Continue"
7. Agree to the License Terms in the next page by Clicking “Continue.”

8. Click "Agree" to agree to the license terms.

9. Click “Install” and when done, “Close.”
10. You can now exit out, and go to your “Finder” to log into the Company Portal. In your “Finder,” go to your “Applications” and search for “Company Portal.”

11. Sign into the Company Portal using your UC San Diego credentials.
12. Once you’re signed in, click “Click "Begin" in Company Portal to start the enrollment.
13. Company Portal will present a list of things that can & cannot be seen. Click "Continue.”

14. On the next screen, click the "Download profile" button
15. Systems Settings will open. Click on "Management Profile” and “Install.”

16. When the downloads are complete, the Company Portal window will have a “Done” button pop up. Click “Done” to finish and begin accessing UC San Diego’s Trusted Resources!
Optional: Checking Things Connected Properly After Intune Enrollment
Click the Wi‐Fi status menu and select "Wi-Fi Settings..." If the connection has been configured by Intune, you should be unable to forget the connection.