Type ⇧⌘U (Shift + Command + U) to access your Utilities.If you are using Firefox, you’ll need to do some extra steps: If you are using Chrome or Safari, then follow step 3a below. Now that you have your CAC reader connected and accepted on your Mac computer, it’s time to ensure you have the right certificates in order to access DOD CAC required web pages. If for some reason your CAC reader isn’t working, then try the following steps. If you are testing a different version, then verify that your Mac accepts your CAC reader by following these steps. If you have one of the CAC readers we suggested above, then you should be good to go. Once you have your CAC reader, plug it into your Mac and ensure your computer recognizes it. If you already have a CAC reader and it isn’t Mac friendly, you could update the firmware, however, for the non-tech savvy people out there, it’s probably better to just purchase a new one and save the headache – they’re only ~$11-13 dollars. There are only a couple that you can choose from and I’ve listed them below. Purchase a CAC reader that works for your Mac. Step 1: Purchase a Mac Friendly CAC Reader Look at graphs to see which CAC enabler to use.Check to ensure your Mac accepts the reader.
