# PKG Deployment

> Deploy PKG files to macOS Devices using Applivery MDM for streamlined App installation and App Management.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/apple/macos/app-management/pkg-deployment/  •  Last updated: 2026-03-26

**Key topics:** macOS app deployment, PKG file management, Mobile device management, Applivery, macOS, PKG files

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**TL;DR:** Deploy PKG files to macOS devices using Applivery for streamlined app installation and management, either individually or through policies.

Packages are like neatly wrapped parcels for your software – they come with all the necessary bits and bobs to install or update applications on your Device. These files often end in `.pkg` or `.mpkg`, contain everything needed for smooth installations, updates, and removals of your Apps.

Moreover, you may find yourself needing these application packages (PKGs) to deploy Apps on Devices running macOS version 10.13.6 or above.

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Depending on your subscription plan, you can either distribute them to individual Devices or manage deployment through Policies for a more streamlined approach. Review the available pricing options to see which features are included [here](https://www.applivery.com/device-management-pricing/).
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Let’s now explore how to achieve this.

**Deploying PKGs to individual Devices**

Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), locate the Device you want to install the PKG to in the **Devices** section. Navigate to the **Apps** tab and click on the **Install from file** button. This will allow you to select the PKG from your drive and **install** it on your Device.

![install form file](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/044427a1-b6e1-4133-943a-e758ed692e1e.png)

**Using Policies to optimize PKGs management**

Alternatively, PKGs can be managed through **Applivery** **App Distribution**.

This feature enables you to deploy packages from **Applivery** at the **Policy level**, in addition to maintaining updated versions of PKGs.  
Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), navigate to the **App Distribution** section and follow the steps outlined in our documentation to [create your first App](https://docs.applivery.com/en/app-distribution/getting-started/create-first-app/) and [upload your first Build](https://docs.applivery.com/en/app-distribution/getting-started/upload-first-build/).

![app distribution](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/f339a905-22de-4c47-8238-98face2a90a9.png)

  
After uploading your PKG, head to any of your **Policies** or [create a new one](https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/general-settings/create-device-policies/). Navigate to the **Apps** section from the left side menu and click the **\+ Add App** button.  
In the modal view, navigate to the **Applivery** tab. Set the platform to **macOS**, choose **Your Workspace** as the App origin, and search for the App you want to deploy to your Devices. For the Build selection, choose **Last** to ensure the latest version is always deployed.

![add app from app distribution](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/dd275dc6-bd0b-4762-ba0e-3da44321a83b.png)

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You can also deploy Apps not available on the App Store to your macOS Devices using the **Applivery macOS App Catalog**. By selecting **App Catalog** as the App origin, you gain access to a repository with up-to-date applications and automated patch management for macOS.

For more details, refer to our in-depth documentation here.
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