Installation with disk image file

Proceed as follows to install the DriveLock macOS Agent on macOS clients using a disk image file. Click here for information on how to install the agent with the Package Installer.

First, copy the DriveLock Agent app to the /Applications folder and then activate the DriveLock Agent system extension.

  1. Double-click the DriveLock Agent.dmg disk image file.

  2. Drag and drop the DriveLock Agent app into the Applications folder.

  3. Now, configure the DriveLock Agent by running the following command line:

    % sudo /Applications/DriveLock\ Agent.app/Contents/MacOS/dlconfig -t tenant_name -s DES_server_url -d debug_level

    Example:% sudo /Applications/DriveLock\ Agent.app/Contents/MacOS/dlconfig -t root -s https://DES_HOSTNAME:6067 -d 3

  4. Start the DriveLock Agent system extension activation process from the DriveLock Agent app.

    1. Open the DriveLock Agent app in the Applications folder.

    2. Click the Install extension button.

    Alternatively, you can enable the system extension from the command line by entering the following command: % /Applications/DriveLock\ Agent.app/Contents/MacOS/DriveLock\ Agent -a

  5. Then, in the System Preferences/Settings -> Privacy & Security section, enable full disk access for DriveLock Endpoint Agent Extension.

  6. Next, allow the system software to load.

  7. The installation is completed successfully as soon as the following message appears:

  8. If necessary, you can check the process status of the DriveLock Agent in the activity display.