Setting Up Your MacBook (CEDA)
This article shows students how to set up the MacBook they received from CEDA.
Getting Started with Your Mac
1. Note the username and password on the sticker on your Mac. Log in to the device using those credentials.
- Look for the login information on your device. There should be a sticker on the Mac, near the trackpad.
- Enter the device username.
- Enter the device password and click the arrow or hit the return key.
Visit the CSUF Wireless website and select eduroam to get started.
View user guides and web tutorials on the CSUF Wireless website.
1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop. Then, select System Settings.
2. Select Users & Groups from the sidebar. Then, click Add User.
- Select Users & Groups from the menu on the left.
- Click Add User.
3. Enter the administrator name and password for the Mac. Then, click Unlock.
The administrator name and password is typically what you used to sign in to the computer for the first time. Your device should have a sticker with the username and password on it.
- Enter the administrator username.
- Enter the administrator password.
- Click Unlock.
4. Select a user type, then enter your full name, account name, and password. Re-enter the password to verify. It's recommended to also add a password hint. When you've provided all the required information, click Create User.
- Select a user type from the menu. Standard is recommended. You can click the question mark in the bottom left of the dialog to learn more about the different user types.
- Enter your full name.
- An account name is automatically generated based on your name. You can also make changes at this point. You will not be able to change the account name after the account is created.
- Enter a password.
- Re-enter the password.
- (OPTIONAL) You can enter a password hint.
- Click Create User.
1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop. Then, select System Settings.
2. Select Users & Groups from the sidebar. Then, click the i next to the account you want to modify.
- Select Users & Groups from the menu on the left.
- Click the i icon next to the account you want to change the password for.
3. Click Change.
4. Enter your old password. Type in a new password. Re-enter the new password to verify. It's recommended to also add a password hint. Then, click Change Password.
5. Click OK.
Available Apps
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams) is already set up on your MacBook.
To download Zoom, please follow the sign-up instructions and download the app from the CSUF Zoom webpage.
Please refer to the CSUF Dropbox website for instructions on getting started with Dropbox.
You can sign in to the App Store using your personal Apple ID to install additional apps.
Career Coach empowers you to discover your career path, grow real-world skills, and build your network. You’ll get guidance that is personalized to your education, skills, and interests.
To access Career Coach, open the Microsoft Teams app and sign in with your student email address and password if prompted. You’ll see the Career Coach icon at the left of the screen.
Need More Help?
Want to learn more about how to use the apps that are available to you?
Visit the CEDA website.
Need technical support?
Contact the Student IT Help Desk at [email protected] or 657-278-8888.To chat with an agent, click on Online IT Help in your portal, then click Live Chat.
View business hours on the HelpDesk website.
Need additional information on IT services for students?
Visit the Student Services website.
Experiencing issues connecting to eduroam?
Connect to the CSUF-zGuests wireless network and then go through the wireless setup wizard on the Wireless Internet Access website.
Questions about Duo?