Login to Microsoft Intune:
- Open the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center.
- Navigate to Apps > macOS.
Last updated on
Apr 2, 2025
Applies to enterprise & teams.
Learn how to use Microsoft Intune to deploy macOS flat packages created on the Adobe Admin Console.
Prerequisites
To use Microsoft Intune, ensure the following criteria are met:
- Access to Microsoft Intune: Ensure you have admin privileges to manage devices and applications in the Microsoft Intune portal.
- macOS PKG File: Download the flat package from Packages section in the Adobe Admin Console. Download the package either from Pre-generated packages section (Single applications or Templates) or directly from the Get started workflow.
Please make sure the package size isn't more than 8GB as Microsoft Intunes does not support pkg greater than 8GB. - Managed macOS Devices: Enroll macOS devices in Microsoft Intune as described in the Microsoft document.
- Microsoft Intune Company Portal: Verify that the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is installed on target devices.
For more, read the Intune app prerequisites.
Step 1: Upload the PKG File to Microsoft Intune
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Name
Enter a descriptive name for the app. Pre-filled with package name.
Description
Include relevant information about the app.
Publisher
Specify the app publisher.
Category
Optionally assign a category for better organization.
Developer
Provide the developer's name.
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Manage Detection rules:
- Under detection rules, make sure the Ignore App version is selected as Yes.
- Under App Bundle ID, enter com.adobe.packages.install and enter any numerical value under App version.
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Assignments: Assign the app to users or device groups. Select one of the following deployment options:
- Available for enrolled devices: Users can install the app from the Company Portal.
- Required: Automatically deploy the app to assigned devices.
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Review + Create: Review the app configuration and select Create to save.
After saving, Microsoft Intunes uploads your package and sends you a notification. You can view your package after some time under Apps > macOS.
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Go to Microsoft Intune admin center. Navigate to Apps > macOS.
Note:
The time taken to deploy your package depends on the size of the output Microsoft Intune file and the internet connection both at your end and the machines where this package is being deployed.
Further reading
- Deploy Adobe packages on Windows using Microsoft Intune
- Deploy packages for Adobe Creative Cloud
- Deploy package using other third-party tools:
