Set up a new Mac laptop (macOS 13 Ventura)
When you receive a brand new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air laptop purchased through Georgetown, the setup process will automatically configure it for management by Georgetown and install standard GU software. This can be done from anywhere on or off campus with an internet connection.
1. Turn on your computer by pressing the power button located at the top right of your touch bar.
2. Select your preferred language then click Continue.
3. Select your country or region then click Continue.
4. You will see categories of basic accessibility features that are included with MacOS. Please select each category or set up later in System Preferences. Click Continue when done.
5. If you are on campus please select SaxaNet for your internet access. (Do not use GuestNet.) If you are at home, please select your home Wi-Fi network. Click Continue.
6. On the Remote Management screen click Continue to begin the configuration process.
7. After the computer checks in with the GU remote management system, click past these screens:
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Data & Privacy - click Continue
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Terms and Conditions - click Agree twice
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Migration Assistant - click the Not Now link at the bottom left
8. Create your new user account. In the space where it asks you to enter an account name please enter your NetID. Your password should not be your GU NetID password or any other password you have used previously.
9. Choose to Enable Location Services on this Mac, then click Continue.
10. If you wish, choose to Enable Ask Siri, then click Continue and follow the prompts.
11. After logging into your account, you will be prompted to select your department. Choose the best match and click OK.
12. Within a few minutes, you will receive a notice that the computer is being configured. This process will take 15-30 minutes depending on your network speed.
13. Once the configuration is complete, you will receive a notice to log out of the computer. It will restart automatically after 1 minute.
14. Once the computer restarts, you can sign in with the account you created. You’ll be prompted that FileVault is being enabled. Proceed by clicking Enable Now.
After the initial setup is complete, some standard software will continue to install and generate system notifications. Some other standard software is not installed automatically, but you can do it yourself:
From that point, a few other utilities will install in the background, but some things must be installed manually or through the Self Service app: