If you're one of the many Mac users who have a portal account with your employer or school, then you're probably familiar with the login process. This guide is designed to help new users get started with logging in to their portal, and to give more experienced users some tips on how to improve their portal experience.
How to Login to My Mac Portal
If you have not already done so, create an account at MyMacPortal.com and sign in. Once you are logged in, click the Login link in the upper left corner of the main screen. Type your username and password into the appropriate fields and click Login. You will be taken to a screen that shows your recent activity on the site. If you have not uploaded any new content recently, you will see an orange message message that says: "There are no new posts to show." Click the Upload New Post link below this message to begin editing your new post.
How to password protect My Mac Portal
There are a few ways to password protect My Mac Portal. The first way is to create a password and add it to your account settings. The second way is to use a parental control software like KidGuard to set a password for your child. The third way is to use a security key like Apple Secure Key Chain to encrypt your password.
How to add an administrator account to My Mac Portal
My Mac Portal is a great tool for managing your Macs, but it can be a bit cumbersome to add an administrator account. Here's how to do it:
1. Log in to My Mac Portal.
2. Click the Admin tab on the left side of the page.
3. In the Admin section, click Add an Administrator Account.
4. Enter your login credentials and click OK.
How to disable cookies in My Mac Portal
If you're using My Mac Portal, you may have noticed that cookies are set by default. This can be a bit of a nuisance if you don't want to accept cookies from the portal, or if you just want to disable cookies altogether. Here's how to do it:
1. In the upper-left corner of the main window, click on the gear icon (three lines in a row).
2. In the pop-up window that appears, click on the Privacy tab.
3. In the Cookie Settings area, uncheck the box next to "Accept cookies from this website."
4. Click OK to close the Privacy tab.
5. Restart My Mac Portal if it isn't already running.