Note: This software is currently being tested and is not readily available for all users
The Make Me Admin tool is Admin & Admin Privileges tools are for users who need the use of elevated permissions on their computer for software or operating system installations/updates. PSU makes many applications available through Self Service and OIT highly recommends checking for applications users are looking to download or update there before submitting a request. Evaluation of these Administrator needs are made by the Helpdesk when a user calls in .When a user requests access from the Helpdesk and is approved, their computer will be able to download the Make Me Admin tool from Self Serviceor via ticket through our Administrative Access Request Form.
How to use:
Windows:
Find Make
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Me Admin from the Start Menu, or search for it through the taskbar.
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Push the “Grant me Administrator Rights” button
Select the “Grant Me Administrator Rights” button.
If the button is grayed out and mentions not having access, please submit an Administrative Access Request and await approval.
If you’ve already requested access and were approved, log out of your account completely, log back in, then try again.
Once selected, you will receive a confirmation message from the system that you were successfully added to the Administrator group and now have administrator rights for 10 minutes.
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MacOS:
Download the Admin Privileges App from Self Service.
Search for ‘Privileges’ in Spotlight, then drag the app to your dock to pin it.
Right-Click the application and select ‘Toggle Privileges’.
Additional Information:
Before being able to utilize the tool the first time, you will need to log out of your computer and back in again.
Administrator rights will be revoked after 10 minutes or upon logging out or rebooting.
Use of this tool will be monitored, any abuse will result in revocation of the use of this tool.