How to Install YunoHost on macOS

YunoHost is a server operating system that allows you to easily host your own web applications, email server, and more. Installing YunoHost on macOS can seem daunting, but it's actually quite simple. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install YunoHost on your macOS system.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing YunoHost on your macOS system, make sure your computer meets the following prerequisites:

• macOS version 10.10 or later
• At least 2GB of RAM
• 64-bit CPU architecture
• At least 10GB of free disk space

You'll also need an internet connection and administrator access to your macOS system.

Step 1: Download and Install VirtualBox

VirtualBox is a free and open-source virtualization software that allows you to run virtual machines on your macOS system. You'll need to download and install VirtualBox before you can install YunoHost.

To download and install VirtualBox, follow these steps:

1. Go to the VirtualBox downloads page.
2. Under "VirtualBox x.x.x platform packages," click on "OS X Hosts" to download the macOS version of VirtualBox.
3. Once the download is complete, double-click on the VirtualBox DMG file to start the installation.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to install VirtualBox on your macOS system.

Step 2: Download the YunoHost VirtualBox Image

After you've installed VirtualBox, you'll need to download the YunoHost virtual machine image. The image contains everything you need to run YunoHost on your macOS system.

To download the YunoHost virtual machine image, follow these steps:

1. Go to the YunoHost downloads page.
2. Click on the "Virtual Box Image" button to download the YunoHost virtual machine image.
3. The download should start automatically. The file is about 1.8GB in size, so it may take some time to download depending on the speed of your internet connection.

Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine in VirtualBox

After you've downloaded the YunoHost virtual machine image, you'll need to create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox to run it.

To create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow these steps:

1. Open VirtualBox.
2. Click on "New" in the toolbar.
3. Enter "YunoHost" as the name for your virtual machine.
4. Select "Linux" as the type of operating system.
5. Select "Debian (64-bit)" as the version of Linux.
6. Click on "Next."
7. Allocate at least 2GB of RAM to the virtual machine (more if you have enough).
8. Allocate at least 20GB of hard disk space (more if you're planning to host a lot of data).
9. Click on "Create."

Step 4: Import the YunoHost Virtual Machine Image into VirtualBox

Now that you've created a new virtual machine in VirtualBox, you'll need to import the YunoHost virtual machine image into it.

To import the YunoHost virtual machine image into VirtualBox, follow these steps:

1. With the YunoHost virtual machine highlighted, click on "Settings."
2. Click on "Storage."
3. Click on the "Empty" CD/DVD icon under "Controller: IDE."
4. Click on the "Add" button on the right.
5. Select "Choose Virtual Optical Disk File."
6. Navigate to the YunoHost virtual machine image you downloaded in Step 2.
7. Click on "Open."
8. Click "OK" to close the "Settings" window.

Step 5: Start the YunoHost Virtual Machine

After you've imported the YunoHost virtual machine image into VirtualBox, you're ready to start the virtual machine.

To start the YunoHost virtual machine, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the YunoHost virtual machine in VirtualBox.
2. Click on "Start."
3. Wait for the YunoHost virtual machine to boot up. This may take a few minutes depending on the speed of your computer.

Step 6: Configure YunoHost

Once the YunoHost virtual machine is up and running, you'll need to configure it before you can start using it.

To configure YunoHost, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your macOS system.
2. Type "https://yunohost.local" in the address bar and press "Enter."
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your YunoHost server.
4. When prompted, create an admin account and a domain name.
5. Once you've completed the setup process, you'll be taken to the YunoHost dashboard, where you can manage your server and install web applications.

Congratulations, you've successfully installed YunoHost on your macOS system! From here, you can start exploring all the features that YunoHost has to offer, including web hosting, email services, and more.

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