2022-05-26 23:06:25 +08:00
---
aliases:
2022-12-10 00:36:04 +08:00
- ../../installation/mac/
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
description: How to install Grafana OSS or Enterprise on macOS
title: Install Grafana on macOS
menuTitle: macOS
2022-06-03 00:57:22 +08:00
weight: 600
2022-05-26 23:06:25 +08:00
---
2016-10-21 17:01:34 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
# Install Grafana on macOS
2015-04-13 14:14:13 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
This page explains how to install Grafana on macOS.
2015-04-13 14:14:13 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
## Install Grafana on macOS using Homebrew
2019-11-13 20:04:06 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
To install Grafana on macOS using Homebrew, complete the following steps:
2019-11-13 20:04:06 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
1. On the [Homebrew ](http://brew.sh/ ) homepage, search for Grafana.
2018-06-25 23:22:31 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
The last stable and released version is listed.
1. Open a terminal and run the following commands:
2021-08-06 21:52:36 +08:00
```
2020-01-17 05:29:20 +08:00
brew update
brew install grafana
```
2016-05-10 22:02:00 +08:00
2021-10-28 23:38:37 +08:00
The brew page downloads and untars the files into:
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
- `/usr/local/Cellar/grafana/[version]` (Intel Silicon)
- `/opt/homebrew/Cellar/grafana/[version]` (Apple Silicon)
1. To start Grafana, run the following command:
2016-08-11 13:36:14 +08:00
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
```bash
brew services start grafana
```
2016-08-11 13:36:14 +08:00
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
## Install standalone macOS binaries
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
To install Grafana on macOS using the standalone binaries, complete the following steps:
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
1. Navigate to the [Grafana download page ](https://grafana.com/grafana/download ).
1. Select the Grafana version you want to install.
- The most recent Grafana version is selected by default.
- The **Version** field displays only tagged releases. If you want to install a nightly build, click **Nightly Builds** and then select a version.
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
1. Select an **Edition** .
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
- **Enterprise:** This is the recommended version. It is functionally identical to the open source version, but includes features you can unlock with a license, if you so choose.
- **Open Source:** This version is functionally identical to the Enterprise version, but you will need to download the Enterprise version if you want Enterprise features.
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
1. Click **Mac** .
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
1. Copy and paste the code from the installation page into your command line and run.
1. Untar the `gz` file and copy the files to the location of your preference.
2021-08-06 21:52:36 +08:00
1. To start Grafana service, go to the directory and run the command:
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
2021-08-06 21:52:36 +08:00
```bash
2023-04-27 02:18:03 +08:00
./bin/grafana server
2021-08-06 21:52:36 +08:00
```
2020-09-26 07:55:53 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
## Next steps
2017-09-22 20:05:10 +08:00
2023-03-21 23:24:19 +08:00
- [Start the Grafana server ]({{< relref "../../start-restart-grafana/" >}} )
