Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Important: Kaspersky experts recommend installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security only as described in this help.
You can install Kaspersky Endpoint Security in one of the following ways:
Note: Before installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security remotely, we recommend that you download the KES_for_macOS11_and_later.zip archive from Kaspersky Technical Support website and apply the KES_for_macOS11_and_later_profile.mobileconfig configuration profile on the client computer using Apple Remote Management tools. This will allow Kaspersky Endpoint Security to get the following: permissions to install the kernel extension and the system extension, full disk access, and permissions to configure network connections. To learn more about the configuration profile and other options, visit the Technical Support website.
Perform a standard installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security
- Unpack the ZIP archive from the distribution kit.
- Open the .dmg file from the contents of the unpacked archive.
- In the window that opens, double-click Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
The Kaspersky Endpoint Security Installation Assistant opens.
- Click Install.
- Follow the steps of the Installation Assistant to complete the installation.
When the installation is finished, Kaspersky Endpoint Security starts automatically. You don't have to restart your computer.
Perform a custom installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security
- Unpack the ZIP archive from the distribution kit.
- Open the .dmg file from the contents of the unpacked archive.
- In the window that opens, double-click Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
The Kaspersky Endpoint Security Installation Assistant opens.
- Click Customize, deselect checkboxes next to components that you don't want to install and click Continue.
- Follow the steps of the Installation Assistant to complete the installation.
When the installation is finished, Kaspersky Endpoint Security starts automatically. You don't have to restart your computer.
Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security remotely using Apple Remote Desktop
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings > General > Sharing.
- Select the Remote Management checkbox.
- On another Mac that you want to be a server, install Apple Remote Desktop. For more information on Apple Remote Desktop, refer to Apple Support.
- Open Apple Remote Desktop.
- In the Remote Desktop window, click Scanner on the left and select the devices on which you want to install Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
- Click Install.
- In the prompt for administrator credentials, enter an administrator name and password and click Add.
- Click and select the .dmg file with the Kaspersky Endpoint Security installation package.
- Click Install.
Installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security starts on the selected devices.
Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security from a PKG file using JAMF
- Create a PKG installer for Kaspersky Endpoint Security using JAMF Composer.
- Upload the PKG installer to the package distribution server (JAMF Share).
- Create policies for installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security on the managed devices using JAMF Pro.
For detailed information about installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security from a PKG file using JAMF, see the article on the Technical Support website (Knowledge Base).
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