macOS Faculty/Staff: How to Enroll/Setup Your New Computer


NOTE: This experience is in a pilot phase. All information is subject to change at any time.

  1. Remove from the box and power it on.
  2. Select country and accessibility options if needed.
  3. DO NOT SKIP - Connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
    1. If you are on campus, you will need to connect to 'EDUROAM' and enter your BlueKey credentials.
  4. Once connected, please proceed with the dialogs and sign in with your BlueKey credentials.
  5. When asked, input your full name and create a password. IMPORTANT: This password is not the same as your BlueKey password. It is local to your device only.
  6. Select time zone and theme options.
  7. Please wait while software and required configurations are installed.
  8. You will be asked to log out, then back in, to enable FileVault.

On launching Outlook for the first time, you may experience this error:

To resolve this error:

  1. Click on "Not Office 365?"
  2. Select Exchange.
  3. Follow the remaining prompts to complete setup.