---
title: How to upgrade to a beta version of macOS on a Mac mini
description: This page explains how to upgrade the macOS of a Scaleway Mac mini to a beta version.
tags: apple-silicon mac-mini beta macos
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-05
  posted: 2024-07-30
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This guide explains the steps to upgrade the macOS of a Scaleway Mac mini to a beta version.

<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
- A [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini/)


1. Access your Mac mini via a [remote desktop connection](/apple-silicon/how-to/access-remote-desktop-mac-mini/).

2. Back up your Mac mini.
    <Message type="important">
        Ensure you [back up your data and files](/apple-silicon/faq/#how-can-i-back-up-my-mac-mini) before installing beta versions of macOS.
    </Message>

3. Sign up for Apple's **Beta Software Program**:
   - Visit [beta.apple.com](https://beta.apple.com), click **Sign Up** and log in with your Apple ID.
        <Message type="note">
            An Apple ID is required to join the beta software program. Create an ID if you do not have one yet.
        </Message>

4. Click **Enroll your Mac** in the **Get Started** section of Apple's website to register your Mac for the Beta Software Program.

5. Turn on beta updates:
   - On your Mac, go to **System Settings** > **General** > **Software Update**.
   - Click the **Info** (ⓘ) button next to **Beta updates**.
   - Select the **macOS Public Beta** option.

6. Click the **Upgrade Now** button to start downloading and installing the beta version on your Mac.
    <Message type="important">
        Reverting from a macOS beta version to a previous stable version without reinstalling the operating system entirely is not officially supported by Apple. The only way to revert is to perform a full [reinstallation](/apple-silicon/how-to/reinstall-mac-mini/) of the previous macOS version.
    </Message>