How to Install ZBackup on macOS

ZBackup is an easy-to-use backup program that supports fast, efficient backups with optional data deduplication and compression. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ZBackup on macOS.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Before installing ZBackup, you need to have Homebrew installed on your macOS. Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easy to install and update various software packages.

If you don't have Homebrew installed, follow these steps to install it:

  1. Open the Terminal app on macOS.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

  1. Wait for Homebrew to finish installing.

Step 2: Install ZBackup

Once Homebrew is installed, you can use it to install ZBackup.

  1. Open the Terminal app on macOS.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

brew install zbackup

  1. Wait for ZBackup to finish installing.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To make sure that ZBackup has been installed correctly, you can run the following command to check its version:

zbackup --version

If ZBackup has been installed correctly, you should see its version number displayed in the Terminal.

Conclusion

Now you have successfully installed ZBackup on macOS using Homebrew. With ZBackup, you can easily make fast and efficient backups of your important data.

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