This page describes FreeSWITCH™ installation methods available for the macOS releases below. It is part of the FreeSWITCH™ macOS documentation.
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April 15 - Weekly macOS testing is done on Intel Macs, not M1. There is currently no time frame set for when M1 testing will start. However, the 5 remaining prerequisites must have an arm64 version before M1 testing begins. Prerequisites status: All 104 homebrew supplied packages now have an arm64 Big Sur version. None of the 5 Freeswitch supplied homebrew packages have an arm64 Big Sur version. |
Every macOS version is freshly installed into new volumes with the latest Command Line Tools. Upgraded systems or libraries are never used.
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History for older releases is at the macOS Archive.
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. |
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,