Note: This software is currently being tested and is not readily available for all users
The Make Me Admin tool is for users who need the use of elevated permissions on their computer for software or operating system installations/updates. Evaluation of these needs are made by the Helpdesk when a user calls in.
Once this is in production: When a user requests admin access from the Help desk and it is approved, a help desk employee will provision their access.
How to use:
Find Make me Admin from the Start Menu, or search for it through the taskbar
Push the “Grant me Administrator Rights” button
3. Once pushed, you should receive a confirmation message from the system that you were successfully added to the Administrator group.
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.
Further resources
For IT staff:MakeMeAdmin Beta Installation and User Configuration Guide