How to upgrate to a beta version of macOS on a Mac mini

Reviewed on January 30, 2025

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

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
• A Mac mini

1. Access your Mac mini via a remote desktop connection.

2. Back up your Mac mini.

   Important

   Ensure you back up your data and files before installing beta versions of macOS.

3. Sign up for Apple's Beta Software Program:

   • Visit beta.apple.com, click Sign Up and log in with your Apple ID.
     Note

     An Apple ID is required to join the beta software program. Create an ID if you do not have one yet.

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.

   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 of the previous macOS version.