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title: Adding and distributing a macOS application for Authenticate
slug: access/guide/adding-and-distributing-a-macos-application-for-authenticate
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createdAt: 2026-09-07T09:11:00.401Z
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After configuring Authenticate for an appropriate operating system , the user adds the Authenticate application in Ivanti Neurons for MDM.

Before you begin 

- Download the PKG file for Authenticate from the Ivanti support site.

**Procedure **

1. In Ivanti Neurons for MDM, click Apps > App Catalog > Add.
2. Select In-House from the drop-down.
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3. Click Choose File and upload the PKG file appropriately. Click Next.
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4. Enter the appropriate Category in the description page.
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5. (Optional) Add Screenshots appropriately.
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6. (Optional) Delegate this application if it should be inherited by newly created spaces.
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7. Choose any option to distribute the app between the appropriate users and click Next.
   1. Everyone
   2. No One
   3. Custom: Select Users or User Groups, Distribution Filter and view the App Distribution Summary.
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8. In App Configurations, configure the application as desired.
   1. Install on device: Allows specifying install settings for an application.
   2. Promotion: Defines how the app gets promoted and appears in the app catalog for specific groups or individuals.
   3. Per App VPN: Enables Per App VPN for the application such that it connects to enterprise services through native iOS/macOS capabilities or using Ivanti Tunnel app.
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9. Click Done.