> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-business-administrators-guide/deploying-parallels-desktop-for-mac-business-edition/recommended-deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalogs-using-configuration-profiles/deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalog-as-seen-in-jamf-pro.md).

# Deploying Parallels Desktop via MDM App Catalog (as seen in Jamf Pro)

As mentioned before, we recommend you to deploy the licensing/PPPC profile first, and follow it up with the Parallels Desktop for Mac app from your MDM's app catalog.

This chapter uses Jamf Pro for demonstration purposes. If you use a different device management solution, check their respective guide on distributing profiles and using built-in app catalogs.

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: If you cannot find Parallels Desktop for Mac in your MDM solution's app catalog (or it does not have a built-in app catalog), and you would like to use a script to create the deployment package, use the following permanent links to get a Parallels Desktop for Mac DMG:

* [Latest Apple silicon version](https://link.parallels.com/link/K7m2Qd8xLp4B/).
* [Latest Intel Mac version](https://link.parallels.com/link/66a0eecfbfZ6/).
  {% endhint %}

### Deploying configuration profiles in Jamf Pro

To add your pre-made configuration profile to Jamf Pro and distribute it to your users' Macs, from the main **Dashboard**, go to **Computers** > **Content Management** > **Configuration Profiles** and click the **Upload** button in the top-right corner, selecting the `.mobileconfig` file with the configuration profile made in the [previous chapter](/landing/pd-ag/parallels-desktop-business-administrators-guide/deploying-parallels-desktop-for-mac-business-edition/recommended-deploying-parallels-desktop-via-mdm-app-catalogs-using-configuration-profiles/creating-and-editing-a-configuration-profile-in-imazing.md).

This will open the profile for editing, where you will be able to switch to the **Scope** tab and select the target machines or specific user groups.

<figure><img src="https://github.com/Parallels-Corp/DI-OPS-pd-docs/blob/master/evergreen/.gitbook/assets/Profile_Targets.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Deploying Parallels Desktop for Mac from Jamf Pro app catalog

To deploy Parallels Desktop for Mac using Jamf Pro's built-in app catalog, from the main **Dashboard**, go to **Computers** > **Content Management** > **Mac Apps** and click the **+ New** button in the top-right corner. Select **Jamf App Catalog** as source and choose Parallels Desktop 20.1 or newer for deployment.

<figure><img src="https://github.com/Parallels-Corp/DI-OPS-pd-docs/blob/master/evergreen/.gitbook/assets/App.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Attention**: [Parallels Management Portal](https://github.com/Parallels-Corp/DI-OPS-pd-docs/blob/master/evergreen/parallels-management-portal/README.md) requires the local installations of Parallels Desktop to be version 20.1 or newer to establish and maintain connection.
{% endhint %}

During the setup, you can choose a group of computers that the app will be deployed to. You can set up groups under **Computers** > **Groups**.


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