How to Fix “Updates for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com” on My Mac?

The error message “Updates for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com” on your Mac indicates that your system’s software update settings might be configured to use a custom or remote server for updates instead of the default Apple update servers. This is common in managed environments, such as corporate or educational institutions, but it can also happen due to changes in system settings.

When your Mac shows “Updates for this Mac are managed byswscan.apple.com”, take it easy, it’s not dangerous because it is about the software update coming not the Mac configuration problem. You can fix it:

Fix 1: ClickRestore Defaults.
If you are provided this option, it will ignore this message.

Fix 2: Check and reset the software update

1. Applemenu >Settings>General>Software Update.
2. Check theSecurity Responseor clickUpdate Now
   (Some users fix this after updating.)

Fix 3: Remove configuration profiles

1. Applemenu >Settings>Privacy & Security>Profiles.
2. Check if there are any profiles related to software updates or device management.
3. Select and remove any suspicious or unnecessary profiles by clicking the minus (-) button.

Fix 4: Reset the software update catalog inTerminal

1. Finder>Applications>Utilities>Terminal.
2. typesudo softwareupdate –clear-catalogand pressEnter.
3. Applemenu >Restart, then check the updates in Fix 1.

Fix 5: Check network settings
Ensure your Mac is connected to the internet and there are no custom DNS settings or
proxy settings that might be redirecting or blocking Apple update servers. If there is a VPN on, turn it off.

When your Mac shows “Updates for this Mac are managed byswscan.apple.com”, take it easy, it’s not dangerous because it is about the software update coming not the Mac configuration problem. You can fix it:

Fix 1: ClickRestore Defaults.
If you are provided this option, it will ignore this message.

Fix 2: Check and reset the software update

1. Applemenu >Settings>General>Software Update.
2. Check theSecurity Responseor clickUpdate Now
   (Some users fix this after updating.)

Fix 3: Remove configuration profiles

1. Applemenu >Settings>Privacy & Security>Profiles.
2. Check if there are any profiles related to software updates or device management.
3. Select and remove any suspicious or unnecessary profiles by clicking the minus (-) button.

Fix 4: Reset the software update catalog inTerminal

1. Finder>Applications>Utilities>Terminal.
2. typesudo softwareupdate –clear-catalogand pressEnter.
3. Applemenu >Restart, then check the updates in Fix 1.

Fix 5: Check network settings
Ensure your Mac is connected to the internet and there are no custom DNS settings or
proxy settings that might be redirecting or blocking Apple update servers. If there is a VPN on, turn it off.