Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access
General

Install Macos Client

In brief

The macOS client installation guidance now states that removing `com.microsoft.autoupdate2` from Intune detection rules is optional.

What Entra admins need to know

Administrators can optionally remove `com.microsoft.autoupdate2` when configuring the app’s Included apps detection list.

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To deploy the Global Secure Access client's .pkg file through Microsoft Intune as a managed app:

  1. Download the GlobalSecureAccessClient.pkg file from the Microsoft Entra admin center.

  2. On the Requirements tab, set the minimum operating system to macOS 14.0 and then select Next.

  3. On the Detection rules tab, review the Included apps list to verify that the Global Secure Access client app is detected correctly. Optionally, remove the com.microsoft.autoupdate2 app from the list. Then select Next.

  4. On the Assignments tab, assign the app to the appropriate device or user groups. Then select Next.

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