Apple mail configuration guide
rkcreation opened this issue · 1 comments
rkcreation commented
Summary
In configuration guide for Apple Mail, a step is missing : after opening .mobileconfig, system needs an extra step.
Motivation
Better user configuration guides
Additional context
After .mobileconfig download
- Double click on the .mobileconfig file to begin installation. A notification will appear stating to open System Preferences to install the Profile.
- Open System Settings
a. In the left pane, click Privacy & Security
b. In the right pane, scroll down to the Others section
c. Click the Profiles option - In the left pane, ensure the "EMAIL_ADDRESS Profile" (the name of the Profile may differ) is selected under the "Downloaded" section. From the right hand pane, you can review the configurations that are contained in the Profile. After reviewing the configurations, click the indicated "Install" button in the right pane.
- Next a prompt confirming the Profile install will appear, select "Continue" to install it.
- Next a prompt requesting the authentication credentials for your email will appear.
a. For the username, enter your email
b. For the password, enter the password associated with your email account - (Optional) A final prompt will appear asking for local administrator credentials to be able to install the Profile. Enter the required credentials and click OK.
mkuron commented
Apple changed the process over the years since we wrote the guide. Could you please submit a pull request to update it?