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Install AutoElevate Agent

Summary​

This script automates the deployment and update of the AutoElevate on windows and macintosh machines by downloading the latest installer, running the installation silently, and validating that the agent has been successfully installed.

Sample Run​

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Dependencies​

User Parameters​

NameTypeOption TypeOptionsRequiredDefaultDescription
License_KeyText String--False-Add AutoElevate License Key. It is required for installing and registering the AutoElevate agent. If not provided script will use the values from Custom Field: AE License Key
Elevation_ModeDropDownStringAudit,Live,PolicyFalse-Choose the Auto Elevate Elevation Mode to determine how privilege elevation requests are handled on the device once the agent is installed. If not provided script will use the values from Custom Field: AE Elevation Mode
Blocker_ModeDropDownStringAudit,Live,DisabledFalse-Select the Auto Elevate Blocker Mode configuration to configure for the end user at the time of installation. If not provided script will use the values from Custom Field: AE Blocker Mode

Task Creation​

Script Details​

Step 1​

Navigate to Automation ➞ Tasks
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Step 2​

Create a new Script Editor style task by choosing the Script Editor option from the Add dropdown menu
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The New Script page will appear on clicking the Script Editor button:
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Step 3​

Fill in the following details in the Description section:

Name: Install AutoElevate Agent
Description: This script automates the deployment and update of the AutoElevate on windows and macintosh machines by downloading the latest installer, running the installation silently, and validating that the agent has been successfully installed.
Category: Custom

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Parameters​

License_Key​

Add a new parameter by clicking the Add Parameter button on the right-hand side of the screen and click on it to create a new parameter.
AddParameter

The Add New Script Parameter page will appear on clicking the Add Parameter button.
AddNewScriptParameter

  • Set License_Key in the Parameter Name field.
  • Select Text String from the Parameter Type dropdown menu.
  • Click the Save button.

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Elevation_Mode​

Add a new parameter by clicking the Add Parameter button on the right-hand side of the screen and click on it to create a new parameter.
AddParameter

The Add New Script Parameter page will appear on clicking the Add Parameter button.
AddNewScriptParameter

  • Set Elevation_Mode in the Parameter Name field.
  • Select Dropdown from the Parameter Type dropdown menu.
  • Select String as the Option Type.
  • Add Audit,Live,Policy in the options.
  • Click the Save button.

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Blocker_Mode​

Add a new parameter by clicking the Add Parameter button on the right-hand side of the screen and click on it to create a new parameter.
AddParameter

The Add New Script Parameter page will appear on clicking the Add Parameter button.
AddNewScriptParameter

  • Set Blocker_Mode in the Parameter Name field.
  • Select Dropdown from the Parameter Type dropdown menu.
  • Select String as the Option Type.
  • Add Audit,Live,Disabled in the options.
  • Click the Save button.

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Script Editor​

Click the Add Row button in the Script Editor section to start creating the script
AddRow

A blank function will appear:
BlankFunction

Row 1 Function: Set Pre-defined Variable (@CF_License_Key@ = AE License Key)​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Operating System: Windows, MacOS
  • Variable Name: CF_License_Key
  • Custom Field: AE License Key

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Row 2 Function: Set Pre-defined Variable (@CF_Elevation_Mode@ = AE Elevation Mode)​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Variable Name: CF_Elevation_Mode
  • Custom Field: AE Elevation Mode

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Row 3 Function: Set Pre-defined Variable (@CF_Blocker_Mode@ = AE Blocker Mode)​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Variable Name: CF_Blocker_Mode
  • Custom Field: AE Blocker Mode

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Row 4 Function: Set Pre-defined Variable (@CF_Company_Initials@ = AE Company Short Initials)​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Variable Name: CF_Company_Initials
  • Custom Field: AE Company Short Initials

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Row 5 Function: PowerShell script​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Use Generative AI Assist for script creation: False
  • Expected time of script execution in seconds: 600
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Run As: System
  • Operating System: Windows
  • PowerShell Script Editor:

PowerShell Script

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Row 6 Function: Command Prompt (CMD) Script​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Use Generative AI Assist for script creation: False
  • Expected time of script execution in seconds: 600
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Run As: System
  • Operating System: MacOS
  • Command Prompt Script Editor:

Bash Script

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Row 7 Function: Script Log​

  • Notes: <Leave it Blank>
  • Continue on Failure: False
  • Operating System: Windows,MacOS
  • Script Log Message: %Output%

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Save Task​

Click the Save button at the top-right corner of the screen to save the script.
SaveButton

Completed Task​

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Output​

  • Script Logs

Schedule Task​

Task Details​

Name: Install AutoElevate Agent
Description: This script automates the deployment and update of the AutoElevate on windows and macintosh machines by downloading the latest installer, running the installation silently, and validating that the agent has been successfully installed.
Category: Custom

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Schedule​

  • Schedule Type: Schedule
  • Timezone: Local Machine Time
  • Start: <Current Date>
  • Trigger: Time At <Current Time>
  • Recurrence: Every day
  • Execute at next agent check-in: True
  • Stop After: 22
  • Unit: Hour(s)

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Targeted Resource​

Device Group: Deploy AutoElevate Agent

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Completed Scheduled Task​

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Changelog​

2026-08-10​

  • Initial version of the document