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This page describes FreeSWITCH™ installation methods available for the macOS releases below. It is part of the FreeSWITCH™ macOS documentation.
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Testing Status
Every macOS version is freshly installed into new volumes with the latest Command Line Tools. Upgraded systems are never used.
macOS FreeSWITCH™ Testing Status
macOS | Tested | FreeSWITCH™ V.R.M* | Status |
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11.1 | December 14, 2020 January 12, 2021 | 1.10.5 Current Public Release 1.10.6 20210112 Development | Bad Build #959 |
10.15.7 Catalina | August 18, 2020 February 13, 2021 | 1.10.5 Current Public Release 1.10.6 20210213 Development | Bad Build #959 Bad Startup #961 |
10.14.6 Mojave | February 6, 2021 February 6, 2021 | 1.10.5 Current Public Release 1.10.6 20210205 Development | Startup Segmentation Fault Since Homebrew 3.0 |
* Version.Release.Maintenance-Level
History for older releases is at the macOS Archive.
Installation Methods
macOS FreeSWITCH™ Installer (macFI)
The macOS FreeSWITCH™ Installer is the recommended method because it automates all of the manual steps, providing much simpler and faster installation. 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 identical functions as a manual installation with additions such as logging.
Manual Installation
A manual installation requires use of the Terminal application to enter commands to setup directories, install prerequisites and FreeSWITCH™.
To perform a manual installation use the macOS Manual Installation instructions,