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This page describes the FreeSWITCH™ installation methods available for macOS 10.12, OS X 10.11, and 10.10. It is part of the FreeSWITCH™ macOS documentation.
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Testing Status
Testing is performed using clean installs of macOS onto erased volumes, not upgraded systems.
macOS FreeSWITCH™ Testing Status
macOS | Xcode | Tested | FreeSWITCH™ Version | Status |
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10.12.4 Sierra | 8.3.2 | April 29, 2017 April 20, 2017 | 1.6.17+git~20170428 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170420 Master Development | Good Good |
10.11.6 El Capitan | 7.3.1 | May 10, 2017 May 10, 2017 | 1.6.17+git~20170508 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170510 Master Development | Good Good |
10.10.5 Yosemite | 7.2.1 | May 11, 2017 May 11, 2017 | 1.6.17+git~20170511 Production Release 1.9.0+git~20170511 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,