How to Install BorgBackup on macOS

BorgBackup is an easy-to-use, efficient backup client that helps users secure their data on macOS. Here is a step-by-step guide to install BorgBackup from its GitHub repository on macOS.

Prerequisites

  1. Make sure you have Command Line Tools for Xcode installed on your mac. You can install them by running xcode-select --install in your terminal.

  2. Install Homebrew on your macOS. You can follow their official installation guide, which can be found on their website to install it on your Mac.

Installation

  1. To install BorgBackup on macOS, you need to open Terminal in your macOS. You can do this by searching Terminal in Spotlight, which is located at the top-right corner of your screen.

  2. Once Terminal is open, you can use the following command to install BorgBackup:

brew install borgbackup
  1. Press enter and wait for the installation process to complete.

  2. Once installed, you can check the version of BorgBackup by running the following command:

borg --version
  1. If everything went right, you should see the version of BorgBackup installed on your macOS.

Conclusion

BorgBackup is now installed on your macOS, and you can start backing up your data securely! With its user-friendly interface and efficient features, BorgBackup ensures that your data is safe from any potential loss.

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