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KTH Mac

Here you will find information and instructions to use your Mac efficiently in KTH's IT environment.
It is for you who use a Mac at KTH, both the KTH Mac version and your own.

KTH Mac

KTH Mac is the Mac variant of the IT Workplace. This service provides easy access to software, backup, automated updates, and other services.

The service KTH Mac

Software for KTH Mac – KTH Self Service

Current news

Apple account and @kth.se-address

Apple accounts are tied to you as an individual, not to your employment. Never use your @kth.se address when creating an Apple account – it will stop working when your affiliation with KTH ends, and you risk losing access to purchased apps, iCloud data, and other services linked to the account. Use a private email address that you own and control.

If you already have an Apple Account with a KTH address, you should change it to a private email address in Apple’s account settings. Read more on Apple’s website: support.apple.com/en-gb/109353

Keep your Mac updated

Apple provides security updates for the three latest macOS versions: 26 Tahoe, 15 Sequoia, and 14 Sonoma. We follow the same support cycle.

We continuously inventory the computers and ensure they run up-to-date operating systems that meet today’s security requirements. If your computer is running an older version of macOS, you will receive notifications from us to upgrade.

If your computer is running an older version, you must therefore update your OS, according to our instructions for Updating Mac from older macOS .

If your computer is too old for these macOS versions, it may be time for a new Mac, with better security and access to the latest apps, features, and updates.

If you need help or have questions about updating, please contact it-support@kth.se .

Current Apple information

Current versions:

KTH Mac support the 3 latest macOS versions: 14 (Sonoma), 15 (Sequoia) and 26 (Tahoe).

The following are the latest OS versions from Apple:

  • macOS 26.5, macOS 15.7.7, macOS 14.8.7
  • iOS 26.5, iOS 18.7.9
  • ipadOS 26.5, ipadOS 18.7.9
  • watchOS 26.5

All users are encouraged to keep their devices updated to latest possible version.

Current macOS: macOS 26 Tahoe

Apple's annual major macOS system upgrade, most recently called macOS 26, was released on September 16, 2025, and is a major update, with a new look and focus on user productivity.

macOS 26 Tahoe sets stricter hardware requirements compared to last year - only computers with Apple processors or Intel+T2 chip will work. However, just because your computer meets the hardware requirements doesn't mean you can use all the new features - many of them require the Apple processor.

This is the last macOS to support Intel.

We recommend backing up your computer, update all apps, and then install the upgrade.

Compatible computers

Mac mini: M1, 2020 and later
Mac Pro: 2019 and later
Mac Studio: 2022 and later
iMac: 2020 and later
iMac Pro: not compatible
MacBook: not compatible
MacBook Air: M1, 2020 and later
MacBook Pro:

  • 13-inch: 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports and later

  • 14-inch: 2021 and later

  • 16-inch: 2019 and later

The computer labs run macOS 15 Sequoia

All Mac computer rooms in building 43:3 (Turkos, Violett, Konst and Musik) run macOS 15.x with local home directory and access to Windows home directories. Read more here: Your home directory in the Mac labs  

This page shows the software in the computer labs

The iMacs in the computer labs have USB-C ports only. If you need to use USB-A port for a computer lab session or for personal data storage, you therefore need an adapter.