The App Store installs apps directly into the /Applications folder, making it difficult to capture the source .pkg file for deployment via Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions like Jamf, Kandji, or MobileIron.
You can sometimes download Apple-signed installers directly using macOS’s built-in command-line tools.
: If the current version is incompatible with your OS, use a newer Mac to "purchase" the app under your Apple ID first. Then, on your older Mac, go to App Store > Account > Purchased , and you should be offered the last compatible version for your system. Enterprise Environments : For businesses using Apple Business Manager Apple School Manager , you can distribute the app via Volume Purchase Program (VPP)
The official direct URL is: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id1037126344 .
If you need to deploy Apple Configurator 2 across multiple Macs that have no App Store access, is the simplest and most reliable offline method. For single-machine use without the App Store interface, the mas tool is your best bet. Always ensure you are obtaining the software directly or indirectly from Apple to maintain security and compliance.
Some websites offer the .app file as a direct download, bypassing the App Store entirely. This guide must stress that , as you rely on a third party to provide an unmodified, malware-free version. However, if you choose to proceed, here's how it works:
Locate the built-in tool installer inside the app bundle: filename /Applications/Apple\ Configurator.app/Contents/Resources/cfgutil
