RStudio Server is a powerful tool that lets you access the RStudio interface through your web browser, making it easier to work on your R projects from anywhere. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install RStudio Server on macOS.
Before we begin, you'll need to make sure that your Mac meets the following requirements:
You'll also need to have the following software installed on your computer:
To download the RStudio Server, visit the download page at https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/#Server.
Once you get to the page, scroll down to the "Downloads" section and select the macOS version that corresponds to your computer. This will download a .deb file to your computer.
To install the RStudio Server, navigate to the downloaded file in your Finder and double-click on it to extract the contents of the archive.
Once the contents are extracted, double-click on the "rstudio-server" icon to run the installer. You will be prompted for your admin credentials to perform the installation.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
After you've installed RStudio Server, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8787. This will take you to the RStudio Server log-in page.
By default, the username is "rstudio" and the password is "rstudio". You can change these credentials later if you wish.
Once you're logged in, you can start using RStudio Server to work on your projects.
Congratulations! You've successfully installed RStudio Server on your Mac. With RStudio Server, you can access your RStudio projects from anywhere with an internet connection. Happy coding!
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