How to run and install Umbraco CMS and Windows on a Mac

Umbraco 10 is the first version of Umbraco to have full cross-platform support, meaning you can install it along with uSkinned Site Builder on Windows, Linux, and macOS — and the process is exactly the same.

Please follow this guide to install Umbraco on your Mac.

We can use one of the options listed below to first install Windows and then Umbraco CMS via a Virtual Machine (VM) on any Mac.

Bootcamp

Bootcamp is native VM software for Mac OS - https://apple.com/bootcamp

Parallels

This is a third-party VM solution that enables integration between Mac OS and Windows ie. running Windows Apps from the dock - https://www.parallels.com/

VMWare Fusion

This third-party virtualisation software that can be used to run Windows on your Mac - https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion

Virtual Box

This is free and open-source virtualisation software - https://osxdaily.com/2015/03/25/install-run-windows-10-mac-virtualbox-os-x/

Download and Install Umbraco CMS

Once you have chosen from the above options and have Windows running you should now download the latest version of Umbraco CMS and install Umbraco CMS on your local machine.

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