Overview
GVSU is updating how managed Mac computers sign in to university services. This change provides a more secure and streamlined experience, improves compatibility with Microsoft services, and prepares your Mac for future macOS updates.
To complete the transition, you will need to upgrade your Mac sign-in and register your Mac with your GVSU account.
As part of this change, you will create a new Mac password that is separate from your GVSU password. Your Mac password must be at least six characters long and will be used to unlock your Mac.
This upgrade is available only on your primary GVSU Mac. Shared and lab computers are not affected, and Upgrade My Sign In will not be available in GVSU Software on those devices.
The Mac sign-in upgrade is optional for a limited time. It will become the standard sign-in experience with a future macOS upgrade, so we encourage you to complete the transition at your convenience.
Benefits
After completing registration, you will benefit from:
- A simpler sign-in experience
- Improved integration with Microsoft services with fewer MFA requests
- Better support for future macOS updates and security improvements
Before You Begin
Before starting, please make sure:
- You are connected to the internet.
- You have saved your work.
- You know your current Mac password.
After the upgrade, your Mac password will no longer need to match your GVSU password.
Start the Upgrade
- Open GVSU Software from your Applications folder or Dock.
- Select Upgrade My Sign In.
- Save your work and select Continue.
- The required software and settings will be installed automatically.
- When prompted, select Continue to log out of your Mac.
Create Your New Mac Password
After logging back in:
- Create a new Mac password.
- Your new password must be at least six characters long.
- Your Mac password does not need to match your GVSU password.
Use this password whenever you unlock your Mac.
Complete Account Registration
After signing in:
- Look for the PSSO registration prompt in the menu bar.
- Select the prompt and sign in with your GVSU account.
- Complete the registration process.
This final step registers your Mac with your GVSU account and completes the sign-in upgrade.
Important: Complete Registration
Completing registration is required to maintain full access to GVSU resources.
If you do not complete registration, access to some services may be reduced, including:
- Printing services
- DFS (Distributed File System) network locations
- Other university resources that require authentication
Your access to applications through Okta is not affected by this change.
If you postpone registration, you can complete it later by selecting the registration prompt from the menu bar.
Need Help?
If you experience issues completing the upgrade or registration process, please contact IT Services for assistance.