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Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Downloading the Client

  • Visit Admin By Request Download Page.
  • Download the client suitable for your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  • Ensure you have the necessary administrator privileges.

Step 2: Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded .msi file.
  2. Follow the installation prompts and provide administrator credentials if prompted.
  3. Once installed, check for the Admin By Request icon in the system tray:
    • Red icon = Administrator
    • Green icon = Standard user
  4. Test the installation by clicking the icon and selecting “About Admin By Request” to check the Operational Status.
NOTE: Having trouble? More detailed info in our Knowledge Base.

Step 3: Post-Installation Testing

  • Check the Inventory in the Admin By Request portal for the connected endpoint.

Step 4: Log in to your Admin Portal

  • Head to the Admin By Request Portal and log in to your account using the credentials that were emailed to you upon signing up.
  • Learn how to navigate your Admin Portal by visiting our Knowledge Base.

Step 1: Downloading the Client

  • Visit Admin By Request Download Page.
  • Download the client suitable for your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  • Ensure you have the necessary administrator privileges.

Step 2: Installation

  1. Download the client and double-click the package file.
  2. Follow the installation prompts, providing admin credentials if necessary.
  3. Allow the System Extension when prompted.
  4. Enable Full Disk Access for:
    • adminbyrequest
    • Admin By Request System Extension
  5. Test functionality by logging in as a standard user and trying to modify a system setting to ensure privilege elevation is active.
NOTE: Having trouble? More detailed info in our Knowledge Base.

Step 3: Post-Installation Testing

  • Perform a task requiring elevated privileges (e.g., modifying system settings or running a sudo command).

Step 4: Log in to your Admin Portal

  • Head to the Admin By Request Portal and log in to your account using the credentials that were emailed to you upon signing up.
  • Learn how to navigate your Admin Portal by visiting our Knowledge Base.

Step 1: Downloading the Client

  • Visit Admin By Request Download Page.
  • Download the client suitable for your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  • Ensure you have the necessary administrator privileges.

Step 2: Installation

  1. Download the installer and make it executable: chmod +x abr-installer.
  2. Run the installer with sudo ./abr-installer.
  3. Check the system tray for the Admin By Request icon and test functionality by attempting a sudo command (e.g., sudo apt update).
NOTE: Having trouble? More detailed info in our Knowledge Base.

Step 3: Post-Installation Testing

  • Perform a task requiring elevated privileges (e.g., modifying system settings or running a sudo command).

Step 4: Log in to your Admin Portal

  • Head to the Admin By Request Portal and log in to your account using the credentials that were emailed to you upon signing up.
  • Learn how to navigate your Admin Portal by visiting our Knowledge Base.

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