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Install the software from the command line (silent installation)

  • Published on Sep 13, 2026
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You can use the command line to install the software without user intervention.

Before you begin

Task

  1. Open a Terminal window and change the working directory to the one where you saved the package file.

  2. Type the following command, then press return.

    sudo installer -pkg

  3. Type the administrator password, then press return. The following message appears.

    The Install was successful.

    Note

    To install individual protection module using the command-line, see Trellix Knowledge Base article KB84772.

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