How to Install Restic on macOS

Restic is a free and easy-to-use backup program designed to help you to securely store and access your data from any location. If you want to install Restic on your macOS system, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you need to have the following:

• macOS operating system (version 10.11 or later)
• Homebrew package manager installed

Installation Steps

1. Open the Terminal application on your macOS system.

2. Enter the following command to update Homebrew:

   brew update
   

3. Now, enter the following command to install Restic:

   brew install restic
   

4. Wait for the installation process to complete.

5. Verify that Restic is installed by entering the following command:

   restic version
   

   If Restic is installed, you will see the version number displayed on the screen.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Restic on your macOS system! You can now use it to backup your files and data.

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