Switch to Jamf Connect from NoMad

Jamf Connect is a macOS authentication tool that gets you connected to AD and Microsoft Entra resources, grants Kerberos tickets and syncs your NetID password with your local macOS account.

This tool is a replacement for NoMad.

 Transition to Jamf Connect from Nomad

1. You will be presented with a management window that prompts you to install Jamf Connect. You can defer it for up to 7 days. To defer, click on the drop-down box and choose Start now or the desired deferment. Click Submit.

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2. If you chose Start now:

   1. The installation will begin.

   2. Within 5 minutes, your device restart. Please save work to prepare.

3. If Defer:

   1. Depending on the defer time chosen, you will be presented again with Management Action window to Start now or Defer again as long as it is within the 7 day time frame.

   2. If the deferral is pushed out 7 days, the device will restart on the 7th day. The timing is a random timer and cannot be managed. You will be notified of a pending restart and the restart will happen immediately after.

It is recommended that choose to Start now and save work or choose a deferral before the 7 day deadline to be sure your device restarts at a time you expect.

4. After restart, login. You may be prompted twice to login

5. After logging in, you will be presented with a Jamf Connect login window. Please login with your full email address and password.

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6. NoMad should be removed and Jamf Connect should appear in your toolbar.

   

7. Click on the icon to see the options available to you.

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NetID Password Change

1. Choosing this will bring you to the NetID Self-Serv page to change your NetID password.

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2. Users can navigate to change their password.

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3. Once your password has been changed, click Done.

4. Click OK to sign in to Jamf Connect again.

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5. Enter new password when prompted.

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6. New password will sync with local account.