If you only need the functional power of Apple Configurator (like scripting device restores or updates), you can install the Apple Configurator Automation Tools Apple Support

For enterprise or education environments, this is the standard workflow to bypass individual App Store logins:

(command-line package manager for Mac)

1. Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager (Volume Purchase)

If your Mac cannot run the latest version and the App Store won't let you download it, you can "force" an older version if you have previously "purchased" it (even though it's free) on another Mac:

Why Apple doesn’t provide a simple standalone installer (practical reasons)

Apple Configurator 2 is a powerful tool for managing and configuring Apple devices in an enterprise or educational environment. While it's typically available for download from the Mac App Store, there are situations where you might need to download it without accessing the App Store. Perhaps you're in a region with limited internet access, or your organization's security policies restrict App Store access. Whatever the reason, this blog post will walk you through the process of downloading Apple Configurator 2 without the App Store.

: Provides an alternative download path for the Mac platform.

Note: The method described below requires a valid Apple ID associated with the ABM/ASM account to redeem the license, even if the App Store GUI is not used for the download.

If you are part of the authorized Apple Developer program or AppleSeed for IT:

For users running older, unsupported versions of macOS (like 10.14 Mojave), there is a legitimate (though awkward) way to get an older compatible version of Apple Configurator 2 using the App Store's own logic.

Sites like or Softonic may list Apple Configurator. ⚠️ Warning : These are not official.