Firefly and Firefly4Mac
This page contains information about Firefly, a Social Security Number detection tool made available as part of the university's Social Security Number elimination program.
Firefly (for Windows) and Firefly4Mac (for Apple OS) are tools that can help you scan your computer for Social Security Numbers. Instructions on downloading and installing Firefly and Firefly4Mac are available below.
Installation Directions by Operating System
For Windows: Firefly
- We strongly recommend using Internet Explorer to download and install Firefly because you can skip several steps. To get started, view the Firefly Directions for Internet Explorer.
- If you do not want to use Internet Explorer, view the Firefly Directions for Web Browsers Other than Internet Explorer.
For Apple: Firefly4Mac
For complete instructions on downloading and installing Firefly4Mac, view the Firefly4Mac Directions.
For Linux and Unix OSes
For general guidelines regarding other operating systems such as Linux and Unix, please see operating systems, please see Scanning for Unix and Linux Operating Systems.
Help
If you have questions about Firefly or Firefly4Mac, you can:
- Check the FAQ for answers to many common questions
- Contact your unit's IT professional or network administrator
- Contact the CITES Help Desk. Please see the CITES Help Desk web page for complete contact information.