Endpoint Services, Jamf Pro, Deploying macOS Applications Using Jamf Pro

How to deploy macOS applications using the Jamf Pro service.

Systems

Jamf Pro

Affected Customers

University of Illinois IT Pros leveraging Technology Services Endpoint Services Jamf Pro

Actions

macOS Application Sources

There are three primary sources for deploying macOS applications in Jamf Pro:

  • Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP): Applications purchased by the Endpoint Services team via Apple School Manager (ASM) are targeted at computer groups directly in Jamf Pro. This is the preferred method for apps available in the Mac App Store.
  • Jamf App Catalog: Jamf provides a curated library of pre-configured, auto-updating macOS applications. These can be deployed without needing to upload or maintain packages manually.
  • Custom Package Installer (.pkg): For applications not available in VPP or the Jamf App Catalog, IT Pros can deploy software using standard macOS .pkg installers uploaded to Jamf Pro. This method is commonly used for licensed, custom, or niche applications.

Before creating a new policy or workflow, determine whether an item already exists at the global level.

Deploying Applications via Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP)

Additional information on deploying applications via the Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) can be found in the Endpoint Services, Jamf Pro, Purchasing Apple VPP Apps article.

Deploying Applications via the Jamf App Catalog

Additional information on deploying applications via the Jamf App Catalog can be found in the Endpoint Services, Jamf Pro, Deploying Jamf App Catalog Apps article.

Deploying Applications via Package Installer (.pkg)

Additional information on deploying applications via packages can be found in the Endpoint Services, Jamf Pro, Deploying Packages article.

    Using Jamf Setup Manager and Installomator for Application Deployment

    Jamf Setup Manager allows for streamlined application deployment during the initial device enrollment process. Endpoint Services also leverages the open-source Installomator project within Jamf Setup Manager workflows. Please contact the Endpoint Services team for any assistance with these tools.

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      Keywords:
      endpoint EPS mdm jamf pro "jamf pro" mac macOS TechS-EPS-Jamf application app deploy 
      Doc ID:
      153529
      Owned by:
      EPS Distribution List G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
      Created:
      2025-07-17
      Updated:
      2025-08-26
      Sites:
      University of Illinois Technology Services