Accessing the Application Catalog for Employee/Staff (Mac)

Summary

Instructions on how to access the Application Catalog/Software Center for UMS-owned and -managed Mac computers and laptops.

Body

Self Service+ is the application catalog for University of Maine System (UMS) managed Macs. It works like a UMS app store, giving you one place to find and install available software.

WARNING: This only applies to University of Maine System Information Technology (UMS IT)-managed macOS computers
Note: Self Service+ displays free software and software that has already been approved or purchased for your managed Mac. Software that requires purchase or authorization will not appear until that process is complete.

Instructions

To open Self Service+

  1. Open up Finder
  2. Select Applications from the left-hand column
  3. Click Self Service+

Note: If you encounter a login screen at any point during this process, use your UMS credentials to log in.

MacOS Finder window with Self Service Plus highlighted in the applications folder

WARNING: If Self Service+ is not in your list of Applications, then please reach out to UMS IT at help@maine.edu

How do I install applications?

  1. Find the application you need using one of the following methods:
    • Scroll down to see Featured Applications
    • Select Catalog from the left-hand column to view available applications
    • Use the Search box in the left-hand column to find an application by name
  2. Click on the desired application to install it

Note: If you do not see an application you regularly use or previously purchased, contact help@maine.edu.

New Self Service Plus window on the home screen displaying account information and password expiration

What can I install?

  • Any applications available through Self Service+
  • Applications installed from sources other than Self Service+ are not supported unless they were approved and purchased through UMS IT

Environment

  • University-owned and -managed Macintosh desktop and laptop machines

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 138662
Created
Mon 5/9/22 2:34 PM
Modified
Thu 6/25/26 12:36 PM
Applies To
Faculty
Staff

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