Make Me An Admin

by · December 14, 2020

Follow these steps to install programs, printers, or change settings without a Technician present.

This option is available once per day. You are still bound by software licensing restrictions.

Self Service (Preferred)

  1. Open the Self Service app on your Dock, or go to 
    Finder > Applications > Self Service.
    If you do not see the Self Service App, skip to the Managed Software Center section below.
  2. Locate the “Make Me An Admin” option, and click Run Now.
  3. Accept the terms.
  4. Your user account is now able to install programs, printers, and change settings for 60 minutes.

Managed Software Center

Follow these steps if you do not have Self Service on your computer.

  1. Open the Managed Software Center app on your Dock, or go to 
    Finder > Applications > Managed Software Center.
  2. Check for impending updates under the Updates tab.
  3. Install any required updates before continuing. You may have to restart your computer.
  4. Locate the Make Me Admin option under the Software tab, and click Install.
  5. Your user account is now able to install programs, printers, and change settings for 60 minutes.

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