# Mount the DMG (requires admin password for some locations) hdiutil attach /path/to/AppleConfigurator.dmg
Remember three key takeaways:
To install Apple Configurator, simply open the DMG file and drag the Apple Configurator application to your Applications folder. apple configurator dmg file
Apple officially distributes Apple Configurator as a standard Mac App Store application bundle rather than a standalone disk image ( .dmg ). When you download it normally, macOS installs it directly into your /Applications directory.
You will typically see:
Advanced system administrators often prefer to package applications manually so they can be deployed via custom scripts or MDM packages (which traditionally rely on .pkg or .dmg files).
Third-party sites often bundle adware, spyware, or ransomware into modified DMG files. # Mount the DMG (requires admin password for
IT departments must thoroughly test software updates before deploying them. The App Store automatically pushes updates, which can break existing workflows. Having a dedicated DMG allows admins to lock in a specific, tested version. The Catch: Does Apple Officially Provide a DMG?
2. Apple Business Manager (ABM) / Apple School Manager (ASM) Restrictions You will typically see: Advanced system administrators often
Once you have downloaded the Apple Configurator DMG file, double-click it in Finder. macOS will automatically mount the disk image, and a new volume named "Apple Configurator 2" will appear in your sidebar or on the Desktop.