Agent Uninstall on Linux, UNIX, or macOS

You can use a command line to uninstall the Ivanti Endpoint Security Agent on a Linux, UNIX, or macOS platform.

You may uninstall the Ivanti Endpoint Security Agent on an endpoint that contains a Linux, UNIX, or macOS operating system.

Uninstalling the Agent for Linux, UNIX or macOS

Uninstall of Linux, UNIX or macOS agents can be completed only by command line.

Prerequisites:

• You have an Ivanti Endpoint Security Agent installed on an endpoint that contains either a Linux, UNIX or macOS operating system. Refer to Supported Endpoint Operating Systems for a list of supported operating systems.
• Ensure you are logged on to the endpoint using a root user account.

To uninstall the agent, perform the following procedure on an endpoint with a Linux, UNIX or macOS operating system.

1. Open Terminal.

   How you open Terminal varies by operating system.

2. Change directory to the agent installation directory. The following table lists the default installation directory for various operating systems.

   Operating System	Command
   macOS	/private/var/patchagent
   Linux	/usr/local/patchagent
   UNIX	/export/home/patchagent

If you installed the agent to a directory other than the default directory, navigate to that directory.

3. Type ./uninstall at the command prompt and press ENTER.
   The agent is uninstalled.
4. Change directory to the parent directory of the installation directory. Type the command for your operating system below and press ENTER.

   Operating System	Command
   Mac	cd /private/var/
   Linux	cd /usr/local/
   UNIX	cd /export/home/

If you installed the agent to a directory other than the default directory, navigate to the parent directory of the agent installation directory.

5. Type rm –rf patchagent and press ENTER.
   The agent installation directory is deleted.

   Tip: If desired, you may reinstall the agent using the Command Line method. Refer to Understanding Agent Installation Methods for additional information.