How to install Wireshark on macOS

Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communication protocol development, and education.

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Wireshark on macOS.

Step 1: Download Wireshark

First, visit the Wireshark website at https://www.wireshark.org/ and click the "Download" button.

Wireshark download page

Next, choose the macOS version you are using and click "Download".

Wireshark macOS download page

Step 2: Install Wireshark

Once the download is complete, double-click the Wireshark disk image file to begin the installation process.

Wireshark disk image

A prompt may appear warning you that the Wireshark installer is an application downloaded from the internet. Click "Open".

macOS security prompt

Click "Continue" on the Wireshark Installer Welcome screen.

Wireshark Installer Welcome screen

Read and agree to the Wireshark License Agreement, then click "Continue".

Wireshark License Agreement

Click "Install" to begin the installation process.

Wireshark installation options

Enter your macOS administrator password and click "Install Software".

Enter administrator password

Wait for the installation to complete.

Installation progress

Click "Close" to finish the installation process.

Wireshark installation complete

Step 3: Run Wireshark

To run Wireshark, open Launchpad or Spotlight and search for "Wireshark". Click the application to launch it.

Wireshark in Launchpad

And that's it! You now have Wireshark installed on your macOS machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Wireshark on macOS. With Wireshark, you can analyze network traffic and debug network issues with ease.

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