Prerequisites
Before beginning installation, verify that:
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You decide if the Macs will be domain-joined or standalone. Mac Workstation Authentication supports both.
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You establish connectivity between the ForgeRock environment and the end user’s Mac workstations.
Communication with the ForgeRock environment is crucial for Mac Workstation Authentication to function properly. Adjust your network settings appropriately.
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To support the MFA methods in Mac Workstation Authentication, end users must download the ForgeRock Authenticator application to their smartphone via the Apple store or Google Play store.
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For push or OATH TOTP MFA methods to work, you must pre-configure the journey.
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End users must also be pre-registered in the respective journey.
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For an example of a push journey, refer to Example of a push journey.
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For an example of an OATH OTP journey, refer to Example of OATH OTP journey.
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You have administrative permissions in the ForgeRock environment.
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Download and install the binaries from Backstage (you must be logged in).
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The Mac configuration XML file is ready to be deployed.