Mac Sign-In Guide
- Adam Dinnes
Step by step instructions for signing into a Mac with Jamf Connect, common problems and solutions, and answers to common questions.
At Your First Sign-In
After upgrading to macOS Monterey, or after powering on your computer from shutdown:
Connect to a network (if not already connected).
Connect to a physical network with an Ethernet cable or dock, or click the Wifi icon at the top right corner of the screen and connect to a wireless network..
If you can’t connect to the internet, see the “Local login” section below.
Sign in with your Microsoft account using your full Beloit College email address (eg. doej@beloit.edu)
Sign in with your Beloit College username and password.
Your username is the first part of your email address, before the @ symbol
Complete additional security questions if prompted.
Re-enter the same password as above to verify your account.
Enter your Mac login password (if prompted)
Your Mac will sync with the network; use your Beloit College account password to log into the computer, install apps, etc. from now on.
Subsequent Logins
After you have logged into your computer, you will only need to enter your password once to log in when:
Authenticating to install an app, change a setting, etc.
Logging back in after locking, shutting down, or restarting the computer
Logging back in after your computer goes to sleep or the lid is closed
Local Login
For enhanced security, your Mac requires a connection to the internet in order to log in with your account. If you do not have access to a network, you’ll see the message “Your Mac is not connected to a network. Try using local login.” You can use the following steps to log in without network access.
IMPORTANT
Local login is a backup login method and does not provide the same security as a network login. Only use local login when necessary.
To log in locally and bypass network authentication:
Click the Local Login button at the bottom of the log in window.
Enter your Beloit College username and password.
Press Return or click the arrow to log in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I receive a message that my account is locked out?
Use Local login temporarily to access your Mac, and contact LITS Support to assist with unlocking your account. Once your account is unlocked, log out and back in to your Mac using network login to ensure you can continue to log in securely.
What if I forgot my Beloit College account password?
After signing in with your Microsoft account (your email address), you can use the Reset Password link at the next log in prompt to reset your password. You can also contact LITS Support for assistance resetting your password. After resetting your password, log in as normal.
What if I know my Beloit College account password by I don’t know my Mac password?
Try using the last password you remember previously using - if you recently changed your password, your Mac may be out of sync. If your old password works, your Mac will sync and your new one should work from now on. If you still have trouble, contact LITS Support for assistance regaining access to your Mac.