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Installing Produce8 via Microsoft Intune (Windows & MacOS)

This guide outlines how to deploy the Produce8 Desktop Agent, Browser Extensions, and Desktop App using Microsoft Intune on Windows and MacOS devices. It includes antivirus/exclusion notes, required configuration, and deployment methods.

Before You Begin

If your organization uses antivirus or endpoint protection software, policies may need to be updated to allow the Produce8 Agent and Desktop App to install and operate correctly.

📘 Reference: Antivirus & Endpoint Protection Software Guide

Follow this guide to set up the necessary policies and exclusions before continuing.


Step 1: Deploy the Produce8 Desktop Agent

The Desktop Agent is required for all Produce8 deployments.

Use the Windows or MacOS instructions below based on your environment.


Windows Deployment (Using Scripts)

1. Navigate to the Intune Scripts Section
  1. In Microsoft Intune, go to:
    • Home → Devices → Scripts
  2. Select Add → Windows 10 and later.
  3. Choose Add Script.

 

2. Upload the Windows Agent Script
  1. Download the appropriate script from GitHub:
  2. Upload the .psi script into Intune.
  3. Ensure you select the correct installer URL for your architecture:
    • ARM64
    • x64
⚠️ Important:
The script includes both installer URLs. Comment out the one not being used by placing a # at the beginning of the line.

 

3. Configure Script Settings
  • Run this script using the logged-on credentials → No
    (Produve8 must install as System)
  • Enforce script signature check → No
  • Run script in 64-bit PowerShell → Yes

 

4. Assign the Script

  • Assign to the appropriate device groups.

  • Click Save to finish.

 

MacOS Deployment (Using Scripts)

1. In Microsoft Intune, navigate to:
  • Home → Devices → Scripts → Add → MacOS

 

2. Upload the macOS Agent Script
  1. Download from script from GitHub:
  2. Configure:
    • Run script as signed-in user → No
    • Hide script notifications on devices → Yes
    • Script frequency: Run once
⚠️Note:
Ensure the script references the correct installer (ARM64 or x64).

3. Assign the Script
  1. Assign to your MacOS device groups.
  2. Click Save to finish.

 

Step 2: Deploy the Produce8 Browser Extensions

You can deploy the Edge and Chrome extensions using Intune’s Settings Catalog.

Deploying the Microsoft Edge Extension

1. In Microsoft Intune, navigate to:
  • Devices → Manage Devices → Configuration

2. Create a New Policy
  1. Click Create → New Policy
  2. Platform: Windows 10 and later
  3. Profile Type: Settings Catalog
  4. Click Create

3. Configure Edge Extension Settings
  1. Name the policy: Produce8 Edge Extension Deployment
  2. Click Add settings, then navigate to:
    • Microsoft Edge → Extensions
  3. Select:
    • Control which extensions are installed silently
  4. Change the setting from Disabled → Enabled
  5. Paste the configuration string from:
    • How to Find Deployment Scripts in Produce8
4. Assign and Save
  1. Assign to the appropriate groups.
  2. Click Create to finish.

 

Deploying the Google Chrome Extension

1. In Microsoft Intune, navigate to:
  • Devices → Manage Devices → Configuration

2. Create a New Policy
  1. Click Create → New Policy
  2. Platform: Windows 10 and later
  3. Profile Type: Settings Catalog
  4. Click Create

3. Configure Chrome Extension Settings
  1. Name the policy: Produce8 Chrome Extension Deployment
  2. Click Add settings, then navigate to:
    • Google → Google Chrome → Extensions
  3. Select: Configure the list of force-installed apps and extensions
  4. Change from Disabled → Enabled
  5. Paste the configuration string from the Produce8 script reference guide.

4. Assign and Save
  1. Assign to the appropriate groups.
  2. Click Create to finish.

 

Step 3: (Optional) Deploy the Produce8 Desktop App

Deploy the Desktop App if:

  • Users need to manually sign in
  • You want them to claim Anonymous User profiles
  • You want to simplify login during onboarding

 

Windows Desktop App Deployment

1. In Microsoft Intune, navigate to:
  • Devices → Scripts → Add (Windows)
2. Upload
3. Configure Script Settings
  1. Use the same configuration as the Desktop Agent:
    • Run using logged-on credentials → No
    • Script signature check → No
    • 64-bit PowerShell → Yes

4. Assign + Save
  1. Assign to Windows device groups
  2. Click Save

 

MacOS Desktop App Deployment

1. In Microsoft Intune, navigate to:
  • Devices → Scripts → Add (MacOS)
2. Upload
3. Assign
  1. Assign to MacOS device groups
  2. Click Save

 

Step 4: Verify the Installation

After deployment:

  1. Go to Connection Status in Produce8
  2. Confirm devices appear as Connected
  3. Ensure the Desktop Agent shows as Active
  4. Browser extensions will appear after:
    • Script completes
    • Browser restarts
    • User signs in

If devices don’t appear within 15–30 minutes, check:

📘 Antivirus & Endpoint Protection Conflicts

 

Need Help? 

If you run into issues during deployment or need assistance validating your configuration, contact us:

📨 support@produce8.com

We’re here to help.