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How to setup a new macOS computer

All Macbooks just need to be logged into with your email address and Microsoft password. Most computer setup will be done automatically.

Instructions - ShortConcise version:

  • Setup your Mac with the options of your choosing.
  • Log into "efc Personal" Wifi with the password "UseRubex1!"
  • Login with your email address and Microsoft password.
  • Set a secure computer password.

Instructions - Long detailedDetailed version with screenshots:

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  • Boot

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    the computer
  • Select the language and region you wish to use.
  • Set up Accessibility option if you need them or select "Not now"
  • Select the "EFC personal" Wifi SSID and enter the password "UseRubex1!" to connect. Accept any agreement window that may popup.

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  • You should now see a "Remote Management" window that states that eFileCabinet is able to configure the computer.
  • You will be taken to a Microsoft login screen. Use your email address and Microsoft password to login. If you are a new hire or are using a temporary password, you will be asked to create a new password.

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  • Press

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    "Continue" to move beyond the "Data & Privacy" page.
  • Press "Not Now" to skip the Migration Assistant window. 

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  • You will then be asked to "Sign In with Your Apple ID". Use your eFileCabinet email address for your ID then press "Continue". Continue again to go to the Microsoft login window.

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  • Check the settings to stay signed in. You will need to enter your email and password a handful of times during the setup of your new computer.

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  • When you are taken to the "Create a Computer Account" window, your Full name and Account name will be filled out. Keep those names as they are and enter a password that you will use to login to the computer. The password requirements are that the password must be 10 characters and contain a least one capital and one lowercase letter as well as a number or symbol. Your password can be the same as your Microsoft password. 

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  • Check the box to enable location services.

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  • Configure your screen time or set it up later.
  • You can customize the other Mac setting how you prefer or leave the defaults.

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  • Check

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    the box to turn on FileVault disk encrptoion.

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  • Once you are logged into your Mac a "Microsoft AutoUpdate" window will pop up. You can close that manually or wait for it to close on its own.
  • The next window will ask you to write down your encryption key. The key is saved on our end and can be obtained by making a request to IT. There is no need for you to write down the key.

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  • Your Mac will start installing software in the background such as Chrome, Slack, Zoom, and Company Portal. This process usually takes 5-10 minutes.
  • Once Chrome is installed you can login to Chrome using your email address and Google password (generally the same as your Microsoft password unless you set something different).
  • Once Company Portal is installed you can login and install additional software if needed.

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  • Please note that turning on FileVault is a required security practice and if you did not previously turn it on, your Mac will ask you for your password to turn it on the next time you reboot your computer.

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  • If you have any questions or concerns, you can submit a ticket to IT by going to ithelp.efilecabinet.com or sending an email to ithelp@efilecabinet.com
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