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# Install on macOS

This page explains how to install Grafana and get the service running on your macOS. It has the following topics:  
   - [Install with Homebrew](#install-with-homebrew)
   - [Install standalone macOS binaries](#install-standalone-macos-binaries)
   - [Next steps](#next-steps)
   - [Upgrade](#upgrade)

**Note on upgrading:** While the process for upgrading Grafana is very similar to installing Grafana, there are some key backup steps you should perform. Before you perform an upgrade, read [Upgrading Grafana]({{< relref "upgrading.md" >}}) for tips and guidance on updating an existing installation.

## Install with Homebrew

Use [Homebrew](http://brew.sh/) to install the most recent released version of Grafana using Homebrew package.

1. On the Homberew homepage, search for Grafana. The last stable and released version is listed.  
1. Open a terminal and enter:
    ```
   brew update
   brew install grafana
   ```

   The brew page downloads and untars the files into `/usr/local/Cellar/grafana/version`.

1. Start Grafana using the command:
   ```bash
   brew services start grafana
   ```

## Install standalone macOS binaries

To install a nightly build, or to install the latest version of Grafana  without Homebrew, go to the [Grafana download page](https://grafana.com/grafana/download/7.3.0-381ff45epre?platform=mac).<commit_msg>Removed bookmarks. (#27833)<commit_after>+++
title = "Install on macOS"
description = "Installing Grafana on macOS"
keywords = ["grafana", "configuration", "documentation", "mac", "homebrew", "osx"]
type = "docs"
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parent = "installation"
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# Install on macOS

This page explains how to install Grafana and get the service running on your macOS.

**Note on upgrading:** While the process for upgrading Grafana is very similar to installing Grafana, there are some key backup steps you should perform. Before you perform an upgrade, read [Upgrading Grafana]({{< relref "upgrading.md" >}}) for tips and guidance on updating an existing installation.

## Install with Homebrew

Use [Homebrew](http://brew.sh/) to install the most recent released version of Grafana using Homebrew package.

1. On the Homberew homepage, search for Grafana. The last stable and released version is listed.  
1. Open a terminal and enter:
    ```
   brew update
   brew install grafana
   ```

   The brew page downloads and untars the files into `/usr/local/Cellar/grafana/version`.

1. Start Grafana using the command:
   ```bash
   brew services start grafana
   ```

## Install standalone macOS binaries

To install a nightly build, or to install the latest version of Grafana  without Homebrew, go to the [Grafana download page](https://grafana.com/grafana/download/7.3.0-381ff45epre?platform=mac).
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