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title: "Deploying the SysAid Browser Extension in Chrome via Jamf (macOS)"
slug: "deploying-the-sysaid-browser-extension-in-chrome-via-jamf-macos"
tags: ["SysAid Spaces"]
updated: 2026-06-23T11:29:44Z
published: 2026-06-23T11:29:44Z
canonical: "documentation.sysaid.com/deploying-the-sysaid-browser-extension-in-chrome-via-jamf-macos"
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# Deploying the SysAid Browser Extension in Chrome via Jamf (macOS)

Use this guide to deploy the SysAid Browser Extension to Chrome on managed macOS devices using Jamf Pro.

This deployment method uses a SysAid configuration profile that you upload to Jamf Pro and scope to the relevant devices or users, so IT admins can centrally apply the required Chrome extension settings.

## Before you start

You’ll need your SysAid Browser Extension ID and Token.

To find them:

1. In SysAid, go to **License Manager** > **Applications Discovery.**
2. Click **Manage Connections** in the top right corner.
3. Under **Browser Extension**, click **Setup** to see the ID and Token.

## Build the profile

Before uploading the configuration profile to Jamf, create the `SysAid.mobileconfig` file:

1. Copy this profile template and save it as `SysAid.mobileconfig`:

```plaintext
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0"><dict>
  <key>PayloadContent</key>
  <array>
    <!-- Payload 1: force-install -->
    <dict>
      <key>PayloadType</key><string>com.google.Chrome</string>
      <key>PayloadUUID</key><string>UUID-ONE</string>
      <key>PayloadIdentifier</key><string>com.sysaid.chrome.forceinstall</string>
      <key>PayloadVersion</key><integer>1</integer>
      <key>ExtensionInstallForcelist</key>
      <array><string>YOUR_EXTENSION_ID;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx</string></array>
      <key>ExtensionSettings</key>
      <dict><key>YOUR_EXTENSION_ID</key><dict>
        <key>installation_mode</key><string>force_installed</string>
        <key>update_url</key><string>https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx</string>
      </dict></dict>
    </dict>
    <!-- Payload 2: token delivery -->
    <dict>
      <key>PayloadType</key><string>com.google.Chrome.extensions.YOUR_EXTENSION_ID</string>
      <key>PayloadUUID</key><string>UUID-TWO</string>
      <key>PayloadIdentifier</key><string>com.sysaid.chrome.token</string>
      <key>PayloadVersion</key><integer>1</integer>
      <key>token</key><string>YOUR_TOKEN_VALUE</string>
    </dict>
  </array>
  <key>PayloadType</key><string>Configuration</string>
  <key>PayloadScope</key><string>System</string>
  <key>PayloadUUID</key><string>UUID-THREE</string>
  <key>PayloadIdentifier</key><string>com.sysaid.chrome.profile</string>
  <key>PayloadVersion</key><integer>1</integer>
</dict></plist>
```
2. Generate 3 unique IDs in Terminal (uuidgen && uuidgen && uuidgen) and paste them into the three UUID slots.
3. Replace YOUR_EXTENSION_ID and YOUR_TOKEN_VALUE with the values from your SysAid account.
4. Before uploading the file, validate it in Terminal to make sure the file is properly formatted: `plutil -lint SysAid.mobileconfig`.

> [!NOTE]
> Please note:
> 
> This check confirms that the file is valid. It does not confirm that the token is correct or that the extension was installed successfully.

The finished profile has two payloads:

- **com.google.Chrome** force-installs the extension from the Chrome Web Store (update URL https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx).
- **com.google.Chrome.extensions.YOUR_EXTENSION_ID** delivers the token.

## Deploy the extension

To deploy the extension:

1. Build the profile
2. In Jamf Pro, go to **Computers** > **Configuration Profiles** > **New** > **Upload.**
3. Select your .mobileconfig file.
4. Set **Level = Computer Level**.
5. Scope to a pilot **Smart Computer Group**.
6. Click **Save**.

## Verify the setup

To verify the setup:

1. In your macOS, go to **System Settings** > **General** > **Device Management**. See that the SysAid profile is installed with **two payloads**.
2. Go to **chrome://extensions**.
  1. The extension should be present and turned on.
  2. It will display a building/enterprise icon next to it, indicating it is managed.
  3. The option to "Remove" or toggle it off will be locked out for the end-user.

## Related

- [Application Discovery Overview](/application-discovery-overview.md)
- [SysAid Browser Extension](/sysaid-browser-extension.md)