Basic Deployment
It's easy to deploy Alectrona Patch to your Macs.
- Create and deploy a Patch Profile to your Macs using Alectrona Patch Desktop.
- Next, deploy the Alectrona Patch package from your welcome email or use our installation script.
- Enjoy automated patch management on your Mac fleet. 🎉
Required Permissions​
A Privacy Preferences Policy Control (PPPC) configuration profile (see below) is required to ensure Alectrona Patch functions properly.
Additionally, if you enable the Patch Menu Bar app, deploy a profile that configures Notification Center Alerts or Banners for Patch. Example profiles for persistent alerts or temporary banners are provided below.
- Alectrona Patch PPPC Profile - Updated Feb. 2026
- Enable Notification Center Alerts - Enable persistent notifications (recommended)
- Enable Notification Center Banners - Enable temporary notifications
- Managed Login Items Profile - Prevents users from disabling background items for Patch (recommended)
Note: Banners disappear automatically, while alerts remain on screen until dismissed. Choose the profile that matches your desired behavior.
Patch Desktop 2.1+ can automatically include these required payloads in the generated Patch Profile, eliminating the need to deploy the profiles separately.
System Requirements​
Alectrona Patch supports the three most recent major versions of Apple's macOS. As of 11/2025, the three most recent major versions are:
- macOS 26 Tahoe
- macOS 15 Sequoia
- macOS 14 Sonoma
Network Requirements​
Client Macs using Alectrona Patch will require the ability to connect to software vendor's CDNs using HTTPS connections over port 443.