Onboard Windows and Mac client devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Applies to:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
- Microsoft Defender XDR
You can choose from several options to onboard client devices running Windows or Mac. Make sure to review the Minimum requirements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and then select a deployment method in the following table:
| Operating system | Deployment method |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 365 |
Local script (up to 10 devices) Microsoft Intune / Mobile Device Management Microsoft Configuration Manager Group Policy VDI scripts |
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise or Pro Windows 7 SP1 Enterprise or Pro |
Microsoft Monitoring Agent |
| Mac (see Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac) |
Local script (also referred to as manual deployment) Microsoft Intune JAMF Pro Mobile Device Management |
See also
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Mobile Threat Defense (for iOS and Android devices)
- Onboard servers to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint