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Iru Self Service

Iru Self Service

Available on North Park managed Apple computers, the Iru Self Service application is a tool to help manage and update the computer. 



Opening Iru Self Service

The Iru Self Service App will automatically install on all enrolled Mac computers. Iru Self Service can be opened from either the menu bar or Launchpad.

From the Menu Bar

To launch Iru Self Service from the menu bar. 

  1. In the menu bar, click the Iru logo.

  2. Hover over Iru Self Service and Choose Open.

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From Launchpad

To launch Iru Self Service from Launchpad: 

  1. In the Dock, click Launchpad.

  2. Click Iru Self Service.

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Navigating Iru Self Service

The primary means of navigating within Iru Self Service is the navigation bar on the left side of the app window. The All category will always be shown there. Any additional categories will automatically populate and display based on the library items assigned to the computer. 

  1. Search: Search Iru Self Service for available items.

  2. Categories:

    • All: All items that are available in Iru Self Service.

    • Recommended: Any items marked by the administrator as recommended. Each item that's recommended has the Recommended icon displayed next to it (by default a star icon).

    • Bookmarks: Give your users links to the resources they need at work in Iru’s Self Service app.

    • Other categories, depending on the organization's configuration.

  3. Device Info: End users can now see key device information—such as OS version, power percentage, storage capacity, and even connected displays—on a single page.

    • Sync Button: The Sync button allows end users to easily initiate device check-ins when requested by their IT administrators.

  4. Updates: The Updates tab is a refresh of the previous Activity tab. End users can now see all applications installed through Self Service, with available updates grouped at the top of the page.

Installing Available Applications

Apps that are available for Iru Self Service installation will display the following:

  1. App icon

  2. App name

  3. App description

  4. Install button

Clicking the Install button will download and install the app. After installing an app, that button will change to Open. To access additional options:

  1. Move the pointer next to the Open button and click the ellipsis. The following options become available:

  2. Reinstall the app

  3. Show the app in Finder

  4. Add the app to the Dock

  5. Open the app's support webpage

  6. Show the app in the App Store (Apps & Books apps only)

Clicking the App icon or App name will bring up additional information:

  1. App icon

  2. App name

  3. Short description

  4. Long description

  5. Install button or Open button (after an app has been installed the Install button changes to the Open button)