Step-by-Step
KeyAccess is a utility that is required to run KeyServed software. If you have a problem running any KeyServed application, make sure you are running the latest version of KeyAccess.
- Download the installer for Mac OSX 10.9 or later
- Click Save File if needed
- Double click ksp-client.pkg to begin the installation.
- Follow the prompts to complete the KeyAccess installation.
- When asked for the KeyServer address, please make sure the address is keyserver.dartmouth.edu.
- You must restart your computer after downloading and configuring KeyAccess.
Uninstalling
Download and run the attached ksp-client-remove.pkg to uninstall KeyAccess client from a Mac (requires reboot).
Details
KeyAccess is a utility that is required to run KeyServed software. KeyAccess includes a control panel with a KeyVerify tool to test checking out a license. Note that MacOS 12.x (Monterey) requires version 7.8 or later. In order to run KeyServed software, you must have a connection to the Dartmouth network. If you are off-campus, you will need to use the VPN, GlobalProtect. Instructions for running that application are in the related articles to the right.
- Version: 8.0
- File Name: ksp-client.pkg
- File Size: 3.3 MB
- File Date: 2024-11-12
Verifying operation
KeyAccess installs a control panel to the System Settings menus. This can be used to verify connectivity to the KeyServer, and also provides a test application KeyVerify which simulates a KeyAccess-managed application. It should look like this screenshot. In particular, it should say "Connected to KeyServer".
