This article is intended for FACULTY and STAFF only.
Most academic software that you will need is available from the CedarNet 2.0 application on your University-provided computer.
However, you may occasionally want to install software on a University-owned computer that is for your use only, including drivers for your personal printer, scanner, copier, or camera. This software installation may require administrator rights to install.
Follow the instructions below to request temporary administrative authorization to install software:
Note: Make Me Admin access is restricted in classrooms and labs. If you'd like to request permissions to Make Me Admin in a computer lab or classroom, please contact Information Technology using the information at the bottom of this page.
To Gain Administrator Access on Windows 10:
- Click "Start" to view the program list.
- Click (or search for) the "Make Me Admin" program.
- When the "Make Me Admin" window pops up, click "Grant Me Administrator Rights".
- After doing this, you will have temporary administrative rights to that computer. When prompted for an administrator's credentials, enter your CedarNet username & password.
- These rights will expire after 30 minutes.
Note: If you can't find Make Me Admin in your program list, it can be installed from CedarNet 2.0, which is on all University-provided computers. In CedarNet 2.0, search for the word "make" and it should appear in the search results. Next, click Make Me Admin and choose Install. You can then find the Make Me Admin program from the Start Menu
To Gain Administrator Access on Mac Computers:
- Open the "CedarNet 2.0 for Mac" application.
- Locate the "Make Me Admin" option, and click "Elevate Access" to initiate the process.
- When prompted, select "Make me an admin, please" to activate for 5 minutes.
- You can now install updates using your local Mac username and password.