# How to Install (macOS)

1. Download [AltServer for macOS](https://cdn.altstore.io/file/altstore/altserver.zip) (requires macOS 11 or later).

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If you are on macOS 10.14 or 10.15, download [AltServer 1.6.2](https://f000.backblazeb2.com/file/altstore/altserver/1_6_2.zip)
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2. Copy `AltServer.app` to your `/Applications` folder.
3. Launch AltServer, which will appear as an icon in the menu bar.

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4\. Connect your iOS device to your computer and make sure it is unlocked. Trust your device with your computer if needed.

5\. Enable "Wi-Fi sync" on your device.

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**(macOS 10.14 Mojave or Earlier)**&#x20;

Open iTunes, then enable “Sync with this iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi” for your device.
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**(macOS 10.15 Catalina or Later)**

Open Finder, then enable “Show this iPhone/iPad when on WiFi” for your device.
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7\. Click the AltServer icon in the Mac menu bar, go to “Install AltStore”, then choose your device.

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&#x20;[**If you see an "Install Mail Plug-in..." alert, follow the instructions on next page.**](https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-classic/how-to-install-altstore-macos/enable-mail-plug-in)
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8\. Enter your Apple ID email address and password. This will allow AltServer to authenticate with Apple and configure your account to support sideloading apps.

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Your Apple ID and password are sent **only** to Apple — not us or anyone else.
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9\. Wait a few seconds, then an AltServer notification should appear on your Mac saying AltStore has been successfully installed onto your device.

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If you don't see any notifications from AltServer, make sure you've given AltServer permission to send you notifications in System Preferences.
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You may need to restart your device to make AltStore appear on your Home Screen.
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10\.  On your iOS device, go to Settings -> General -> Profiles & Device Management. Tap “Trust \[Your Apple ID],” then tap “Trust” again to confirm.

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"Profiles & Device Management" may read as a number of things depending on your version, but you can always find it near the bottom of Settings -> General.
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#### Enable Developer Mode (iOS 16+)

11\.  To use AltStore on iOS 16 or later, you need to enable Developer Mode on your device by going to Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Developer Mode.

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**You are now ready to sideload apps using AltStore!**

[**Looking for more apps? You can continue here to learn more about apps in AltStore**](https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-classic)**.**

[**Still having trouble? Check out our troubleshooting guide here**](https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-classic/troubleshooting-guide)**.**


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