Jamf Connect is a new federated login system for Macs that uses Microsoft's Azure AD for identity and access management. It allows for on-demand account creation and keeps your Mac's local password in sync with your AppState password.

This is the new Jamf Connect Login Window on Macs:

Logging into JAMF Connect.

To Log in to a Mac with Jamf Connect:

  1. Enter your full AppState email address and click Next. Next, enter your AppState password and click Sign In

    Note

    Jamf Connect will ONLY allow you to log in with your AppState credentials!

    Although many of the options look like you can create an account, sign in with Skype, or reset your password here, these options will not work.

    Resetting your AppState password should always be performed at password.appstate.edu.

    Entering your App State email.Entering your App State Password. 
  2. Next, re-type your AppState password and click Create Account. It may ask you this twice. 

    Reentering your App State password to sync it with your local account.
  3. Follow any on-screen instructions, and you will have successfully logged in!


For more information on Jamf Connect, visit the What is Jamf Connect article. 

For information on how Jamf Connect maintains synchronous passwords, visit How Jamf Connect Syncs your Mac Password After a Password Change

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