How to install macOS Mojave public beta

Apple has released the first public release of MacOS Mojave, the next major release of its Mac operating system, which is expected to be launched in the fall. The availability of the public beta means that Mac users do not need to be part of the Apple Developer program in order to download and test the software. This article shows you how it's done.

Before continuing, a word of warning: We do not recommend installing the public beta version of macOS Mojave on your main Mac. The stability of the beta software can not be guaranteed because it often contains bugs and problems that have not yet been solved. It is therefore better to use a test machine to avoid potential data loss.

macOS Mojave is a major update that introduces a series of new features such as Dark Mode, Desktop and Finder, new applications and a revamped Mac App Store, but not all Macs that can run macOS High Sierra will run macOS Mojave. The complete list of compatible Mac models is:

• MacBook (early 2015 or newer)
• MacBook Air (mid 2012 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (mid 2012 or newer)
• Mac mini (late 2012 or newer)
• iMac (late 2012 or later)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Mac Pro (late 2013 plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with GPU Metal-compatible recommended)

Keep in mind that if you decide to go back to your previous setup after testing the Mojave beta, you will need to clear the beta partition and perform a new macOS High Sierra installation.

Sign up for Apple Beta Software

To install the public beta version of macOS Mojave, you need to register your Mac in the free Apple Beta Software program.

1. Visit the Apple Beta Software Program website in a browser on your Mac.
   
2. Click on S & # 39; register or sign in if you are already a member.
   
3. Enter your Apple credentials and click on to log in and enter your two-factor authentication code if you wish.
   
4. Accept the terms and conditions of the Apple Beta software program if necessary.
   
5. On the Public Guide for Betas screen, click Register your devices above the top line. Otherwise, with the Mac tab selected, scroll to the Start section and click register your device.

Download the public beta of macOS Mojave

After registering for the Apple Beta software program, you must recover the profile installation program and run it on your Mac. Here's how:

1. In the same section Register your devices on the Mac tab of the beta site, click on the profile button under the indicated location Download MacOS Mojave public beta access utility, and wait for the file to download.
   
2. Open the downloaded file in the Downloads window and double-click the package to run the installer.
   
3. When the installer finishes downloading, the Mac App Store automatically opens and displays the macOS Mojave screen. Click on Download to download the public beta software. When the download is complete, your Mac should restart automatically.
   

Install macOS Mojave Public Beta

If the macOS Mojave installation program does not open automatically at reboot, launch it from your Applications folder using the Finder.

1. Click on Carry on at the bottom of the installer.
   
2. A drop-down menu can help you back up your Mac. Assuming you have already saved, click Carry on. Otherwise, click Cancel and do that now.
   
3. Click on Carry on at the bottom once you have completed the backup or if you have already made a backup.
   
4. Click on Agree to accept the terms and conditions and then click Agree again to confirm.
   
5. Select the drive on which you want to install the public beta.
   
   
   
6. Click on Install, enter your administrator password and click D & # 39; agreement.
   
7. Click on To restartor wait for your Mac to restart automatically.

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And that's all. Your Mac should now launch the macOS Mojave public beta. For a complete picture of all the new features you can expect to see when you release macOS Mojave in the fall, be sure to take a look at our complete collection of macOS Mojave.