New Mac Computer Setup

Congratulations on your new Mac! Please follow the steps below to set up your device.

Please Note: All Apple devices purchased with UCSD funding are automatically enrolled in Apple School Manager. During the initial setup, you will be prompted to enroll your computer in UCSD Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Remote Management process.

Important for Bookstore Purchases: If your computer was purchased directly from the UCSD Bookstore, please wait 48 hours before proceeding with the setup. This allows time for the serial number to be synced with Apple School Manager.

You can learn more about how university computers are managed here

Step 1: Click Enroll on the Remote Management window

Step 2: Login in using your UCSD AD username and password. Omit "@ucsd.edu"

Step 3: The UCSD management profiles will begin to install

Step 4: Create your Mac Account. Enter Full Name. The Account name and password will auto-populate to match your UCSD AD credentials

Step 5: You are all set! UCSD licensed and common software will begin to auto-install and complete within 30 minutes. This includes MS Office, Zoom, VPN, Google Drive, Security Software, and more. You can download optional software through the "Self Service" application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your departmental IT unit

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