About
This page describes the FreeSWITCH™ installation methods available for macOS 10.12, OS X 10.11, and 10.10. It is part of the macOS documentation.
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Testing History
Testing is performed using clean installs of macOS onto erased volumes, never upgraded systems.
macOS FreeSWITCH™ Testing History
Release | Tested | Xcode | FreeSWITCH™ Version | Status |
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10.12.3 Sierra | March 9, 2017 February 4, 2017 | 8.2.1 | 1.6.15+git~20170309 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170204 Master Development | Good Good |
10.11.6 El Capitan | March 4, 2017 March 4, 2017 | 7.3.1 | 1.6.15+git~20170303 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170304 Master Development | Good Good |
10.10.5 Yosemite | March 4, 2017 March 4, 2017 | 7.2.1 | 1.6.15+git~20170303 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170304 Master Development | Good Good |
Backup!
This procedure installs a significant amount of software, all of it can be removed. However, some of the Apple Command Line Tools, part of Xcode may remain. There is no problem leaving these small parts installed, but to restore to a point where nothing was installed a backup is required before starting this procedure.
Installation Methods
macOS FreeSWITCH™ Installer (macFI)
The macOS FreeSWITCH™ Installer is the recommended method since it simplifies installation by automating all of the manual steps. Aside from being much faster, other advantages include renaming existing FreeSWITCH™ directories before installation, and creating installation logs. The macFI information and download is located at macOS macFI Installation.
The macOS FreeSWITCH™ Installer performs the identical functions as a manual install with additions such as logging.
Manual Installation
A manual installation involves downloading and installing Xcode, prerequisites and FreeSWITCH™ by entering commands into the Terminal application.
To perform a manual installation use the macOS Manual Installation instructions,