---
title: How to create a Mac mini
description: This page explains how to create a Mac mini
tags: mac-mini apple-silicon
dates:
  validation: 2026-07-24
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows how to create your first [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/concepts/#mac-mini) with the Scaleway console.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An [SSH key](/organizations-and-projects/how-to/create-ssh-key/)

<Message type="important">
  Due to license constraints, the minimum lease for Apple silicon is 24 hours. As a result, the earliest you can delete a Mac mini is 24 hours after the start of its lease.
</Message>

1. In the **Bare Metal** section of the side menu, click [Apple silicon](https://console.scaleway.com/asaas/servers). The Apple silicon creation page opens.
    <Message type="note">
      If your account already contains Mac minis, they appear in a list.
      There, you can click the **Create Mac mini** button to create a new Mac mini.
    </Message>
2. Click **Create Mac mini**. The Mac mini creation wizard opens.
3. Complete the following steps in the wizard:
    - Choose the **Standard** setup type for your Mac mini.
    - Choose an **Availability Zone**, which is the geographical region where your Mac mini will be deployed. The available Mac mini configurations depend on the Availability Zone:
      - Mac mini M4, M2 pro, and M2 are available in PARIS 1
      - Mac mini M1 are available in PARIS 3
    - Select an operating system version. 
      - If you choose a macOS version different from the default one, expect a delay of approximately 1 hour before the Mac mini becomes available. 
      - On Mac mini M2 Pro machines, you can also choose Asahi Linux as an alternative to macOS.
      - Optionally, configure the available public bandwidth for your server. This option may not be available for all offers.
    - Enter a **Name** for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
    - Choose whether to activate the **Private Networks 1 Gbps** feature. This lets you attach your Mac mini to one or more Scaleway Private Networks in a [VPC](/vpc/), enabling secure communication with other attached resources.
    - Choose whether to activate the **Kernel extensions** to support tools like macFUSE, allowing you to mount remote storage directly in Finder. This option can only be enabled at installation or reinstallation. For more details, see [Creating a server with kernel extensions enabled via API](/apple-silicon/api-cli/create-server-kexts-enabled-via-api/).
    - In the **Summary** section, check the **Estimated cost** for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.
    - Select the commitment plan for your Mac mini. Two options are available:
      - **No commitment:** You can terminate the subscription of your Mac mini at any time after the initial 24 hours, a mandatory period required by Apple's software license. [Learn more about Apple's software license requirements (Section 3.A)](https://www.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macOSSequoia.pdf).
      - **Commitment:** You subscribe to a [commitment plan for Apple silicon](/apple-silicon/concepts/#commitment-plan) and benefit from a discounted monthly price based on your choice.
      <Message type="important">
        Currently, it is not possible to switch from a monthly commitment to hourly billing.
      </Message>
4. Tick the checkbox to agree to the Bare Metal specific conditions and the macOS License Agreement.
5. Click **Create Mac mini** to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.


    <Message type="note">
      Mac mini and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple under license. Scaleway is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
    </Message>