How to Install SuiteCRM on macOS

SuiteCRM is an open-source customer relationship management software that you can install on your macOS for free. Here are the steps to install it:

Step 1: Download SuiteCRM

To download the latest version of SuiteCRM, visit the official website and click on the "Download" button for macOS.

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded File

Navigate to the "Downloads" folder and extract the downloaded file. You can do this by either double-clicking on the file, or right-clicking on the file and selecting "Open With" > "Archive Utility."

Step 3: Move the Extracted Folder to the Applications Folder

After extracting the downloaded file, you should have a folder with the name "SuiteCRM-x.x.x." Drag this folder to your Applications folder.

Step 4: Set File Permissions

Open Terminal and navigate to the SuiteCRM folder by typing the following command:

cd /Applications/SuiteCRM-x.x.x

Next, set the file permissions by running the following command:

sudo chmod -R 755 .

Step 5: Start the SuiteCRM Server

To start the SuiteCRM server, open Terminal and navigate to the SuiteCRM folder by typing the following command:

cd /Applications/SuiteCRM-x.x.x

Next, run the following command to start the server:

./start.sh

Step 6: Launch SuiteCRM

Open your preferred web browser and type in the following URL:

http://localhost:8080/SuiteCRM/

You should now see the SuiteCRM login page.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully installed SuiteCRM on your macOS. You can now start using SuiteCRM for your customer relationship management needs.

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