Jamf Unlock
Free
1.4.5for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Jamf Unlock
Jamf Unlock is a mobile app that allows you to unlock your Mac without using a password. With Jamf Unlock, you complete a setup process to generate identity credentials (a certificate) on your mobile device and pair the device with your Mac. Once complete, you can use the app to authenticate for:
- Unlocking your Mac
- Prompts to change settings in System Preferences
- Commands executed with root privileges with the sudo command
IT administrators can use Jamf Pro to customize the look and feel of the app, configure authentication settings via managed app configuration, and deploy the app to users. Jamf Unlock is an iOS app to extend the Jamf Connect product for passwordless authentication on the Mac.
- Unlocking your Mac
- Prompts to change settings in System Preferences
- Commands executed with root privileges with the sudo command
IT administrators can use Jamf Pro to customize the look and feel of the app, configure authentication settings via managed app configuration, and deploy the app to users. Jamf Unlock is an iOS app to extend the Jamf Connect product for passwordless authentication on the Mac.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.4.5
Last updated on Feb 22, 2024
Old Versions
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
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Version History
1.4.5
Feb 22, 2024
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
1.4.4
Nov 29, 2023
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
1.4.3
Aug 9, 2023
This update for Jamf Unlock is required due to critical updates for the app's internal architecture. All previous versions of the app are no longer supported and will not function. Additionally, Jamf Unlock has been deprecated and will be discontinued in a future release.
1.4.0
May 19, 2022
Greeting users based on the time of day in their timezone, (e.g., "Good morning, David Engles")
Displaying the user's profile image, email address, name, and job title
Displaying the current pairing state
Support for scrolling, smaller device sizes, dynamic fonts, and messaging, including messages about unlocking successes and errors
QR code pairing upgrades:
Pairing is faster between users' iOS or iPadOS devices and Macs.
The QR code pairing times out after 30 seconds of inactivity. This avoids users getting stuck on the pairing screen if their network connection is interrupted.
A new preference key, Use Persistent Session ( key com.jamf.config.auth-use-persistent-session), enables admin control over Jamf Unlock's access to persistent Safari data, such as authentication settings. By default, the key is set to false. As a result:
Jamf Unlock will no longer display the Jamf Unlock would like to use idp.com to sign in permission prompt when a user selects the Get started button unless their administrator sets the new preference to true.
Users are unable to leverage Safari user sessions by default unless their administrator sets the new preference to true.
Resolved issues:
[PI103684] Okta domain variants (e.g., oktapreview or okta-emea) are now recognized by Jamf Unlock, and no longer result in an error when configuring the app in Jamf Pro.
The Allow unlocking toggle in Jamf Unlock is now enabled by default after users pair with their Mac so that users no longer need to manually turn on the Allow unlocking toggle after pairing.
The PIN timer now respects the 30-second countdown when a user unlocks their Mac with Unlock instead of counting down too quickly.
Displaying the user's profile image, email address, name, and job title
Displaying the current pairing state
Support for scrolling, smaller device sizes, dynamic fonts, and messaging, including messages about unlocking successes and errors
QR code pairing upgrades:
Pairing is faster between users' iOS or iPadOS devices and Macs.
The QR code pairing times out after 30 seconds of inactivity. This avoids users getting stuck on the pairing screen if their network connection is interrupted.
A new preference key, Use Persistent Session ( key com.jamf.config.auth-use-persistent-session), enables admin control over Jamf Unlock's access to persistent Safari data, such as authentication settings. By default, the key is set to false. As a result:
Jamf Unlock will no longer display the Jamf Unlock would like to use idp.com to sign in permission prompt when a user selects the Get started button unless their administrator sets the new preference to true.
Users are unable to leverage Safari user sessions by default unless their administrator sets the new preference to true.
Resolved issues:
[PI103684] Okta domain variants (e.g., oktapreview or okta-emea) are now recognized by Jamf Unlock, and no longer result in an error when configuring the app in Jamf Pro.
The Allow unlocking toggle in Jamf Unlock is now enabled by default after users pair with their Mac so that users no longer need to manually turn on the Allow unlocking toggle after pairing.
The PIN timer now respects the 30-second countdown when a user unlocks their Mac with Unlock instead of counting down too quickly.
1.2.0
Dec 6, 2021
Jamf Unlock 1.2.0 adds support for integration at the login menu with Jamf Connect as well as clearer error messaging for those who have not fully installed the suite of required software and settings.
1.1.1
Oct 18, 2021
This update improves the device pairing experience and resolves some UI issues in Settings > Unlock.
1.1.0
Jul 12, 2021
* Added new managed app configuration settings for administrators to configure when users must use Face ID or Touch ID.
* Fixed instances of overlapping text in the app UI.
* Fixed an issue that caused the PIN timer to count down twice as fast as the configured interval.
* Fixed instances of overlapping text in the app UI.
* Fixed an issue that caused the PIN timer to count down twice as fast as the configured interval.
1.0.0
Jun 14, 2021
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Jamf Unlock.
iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
Jamf Unlock supports English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
