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dwaynehoffman
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April 14, 2025
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FortiClient 7.4.2 Mac OS Install via automation

  • April 14, 2025
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Hello all.

 

We are rolling out 7.4.2 to our Mac fleet. We are seeking a way to do this via automation to auto-enable the system extensions so that when our JAMF instance touches our devices, it will install automatically. We are seeking to do this via PKG or DMG. Is this possible?

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Jean-Philippe_P
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Staff & Editor
April 17, 2025

Hello dwaynehoffman, 

 

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible. 

 

Thanks, 

Jean-Philippe - Fortinet Community Team
Jean-Philippe_P
Staff & Editor
Staff & Editor
April 22, 2025

Hello,

 

We are still looking for an answer to your question.

 

We will come back to you ASAP.

 

Thanks,

Jean-Philippe - Fortinet Community Team
Jean-Philippe_P
Staff & Editor
Staff & Editor
April 23, 2025

Hello dwaynehoffman,

 

I found this solution, can you tell me if it helped you, please?

 

To automate the deployment of FortiClient 7.4.2 on macOS using Jamf and ensure system extensions are enabled, follow these steps:

 

  1. Prepare the FortiClient Installer: Obtain the FortiClient installer package (PKG or DMG) from Fortinet.

  2. Create a Configuration Profile in Jamf:
    - Go to Computers -> Configuration Profiles in Jamf.
    - Click 'New' to create a new profile.
    - Name the profile and provide a description.
    - Set the Distribution Method to 'Install Automatically'.
    - Set the Level to 'Computer Level'.

  3. Configure System Extensions:
    - Under Options, select Privacy Preferences Policy Control.
    - Click Configure and add the necessary permissions for the FortiClient system extensions.
    - Use the Identifier and Code Requirement fields to specify the system extensions related to FortiClient.

  4. Deploy the FortiClient Installer:
    - Upload the PKG or DMG file to Jamf.
    - Create a policy in Jamf to deploy the FortiClient installer to the target devices.
    - Ensure the policy is set to trigger on enrollment or check-in to automate the installation process.

  5. Scope the Configuration Profile and Policy: Ensure the configuration profile and installation policy are scoped to the appropriate devices in your fleet.

  6. Test the Deployment: Test the deployment on a few devices to ensure the system extensions are enabled and FortiClient installs correctly without user interaction. By following these steps, you can automate the deployment of FortiClient and ensure system extensions are enabled on your macOS devices using Jamf.
Jean-Philippe - Fortinet Community Team
dwaynehoffman
New Member
April 28, 2025

So we've done steps 1, 2, and 4. Where are the specifics for these extensions so we can finish step 3?