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# How to deploy Files on a Mac

Deploying files to Intune-managed macOS devices can be challenging. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a .pkg application to securely deploy your files on macOS devices.

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This method is particularly useful for deploying files like fonts, Teams backgrounds, and license files.
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## Why Use This Method?

There are several advantages to using a .pkg application for file deployment:

* No need to host files remotely or in the cloud
* No need for secrets in scripts
* Increased security compared to public endpoints or Azure Blob Storage

The main potential disadvantage is the initial setup time, which takes about 10 minutes, and the requirement of a macOS device for packaging.

## Creating the PKG Application

1. **Create the folder structure**
   * Organize your folders into two main directories: `Content` and `Scripts`
   * The `Content` folder will contain the files you want to deploy
   * The `Scripts` folder will contain the `postinstall` script
2. **Create the postinstall script**
   * Place the script in the `Scripts` folder
   * Make it executable with: `chmod a+x postinstall`
   * Remove any file extensions (e.g., .sh)
   * [View the full postinstall script example](https://github.com/ugurkocde/Intune/blob/main/MacOS/Create%20pkg%20/postinstall)
3. **Execute pkgbuild to create the .pkg file**
   * Run the following command in the terminal:

     ```
     pkgbuild --root Content --scripts Scripts --identifier com.yourdomain.yourapp --install-location /var/tmp --version 1.0 YourApp.pkg
     ```
   * Replace `com.yourdomain.yourapp` with your organization's identifier
   * Replace `YourApp.pkg` with the desired name for your .pkg file
4. **Upload the .pkg file to Intune**
   * Go to the Microsoft Intune portal
   * Navigate to **Apps** > **All apps** > **Create**
   * Select **macOS app (PKG)**
   * Upload your .pkg file
   * Configure the app settings as needed
   * Assign the app to your desired groups or users
5. **Deploy the app to your devices**
   * The app will be installed on the devices in the assigned groups or users
   * The files will be deployed to the specified location on the devices

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You can also use this method to deploy other types of files, such as scripts or configuration files.
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