How to create a Mac mini
This page shows how to create your first Mac mini with the Scaleway console.
Before you start
To complete the actions presented below, you must have:
- A Scaleway account logged into the console
- Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An SSH key
- Click Apple silicon in the Bare Metal section of the side menu. The Apple silicon splash page displays.
- Click Create Mac mini. The Mac mini creation wizard displays.
- Complete the following steps in the wizard:
- 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) (PDF).
- Commitment: You subscribe to a commitment plan for Apple silicon and benefit from a discounted monthly price based on your choice.
- 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
- Choose a macOS version. Note that if you choose a macOS other than the one installed by default, there will be a delay of about 1 hour before the Mac mini is made available.
- 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, enabling secure communication with other attached resources.
- Enter a Name for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
- Verify the Estimated cost for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.
- Select the commitment plan for your Mac mini. Two options are available:
- Tick the checkbox to agree to the Bare Metal specific conditions and the macOS License Agreement.
- Click Create Mac mini to finish. The installation of your Apple silicon is launched, and you are informed when it is ready.
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