MacOS Tahoe 26 introduces the brand new Liquid Glass interface, adds the Phone app to Mac, enhances Spotlight with actions, includes new Apple Intelligence features, a dedicated Games app, Messages backgrounds for WhatsApp users, Live Activities from iPhone, and more. With numerous updates paired with a major visual redesign, it's understandable that many Mac users are interested in MacOS Tahoe, even though it's still in beta.

Although beta versions of system software are primarily suited for advanced users, and developer betas are aimed at developers, this doesn't mean you can't install Tahoe now. The key thing to remember is that beta system software tends to be buggy, less stable, and still under active development, so issues and compatibility problems are likely. However, if you're okay with this, you can easily install MacOS Tahoe 26 beta right away, as outlined below.

Requirements for Installing Tahoe Beta

Before proceeding, ensure your Mac is compatible with MacOS Tahoe. The list of supported Macs for Tahoe includes all Apple Silicon M-series Macs, while Intel support is limited. Specifically, the following models can run MacOS Tahoe 26: MacBook Air 2020 and newer, MacBook Pro 2020 and newer, MacBook Pro 16″ 2019, MacBook Pro 13″ Intel 2020 model, iMac 2020 and newer, Mac mini 2020 and newer, Mac Studio 2022 and newer, Mac Pro 2019 and newer. Older models won’t work with Tahoe. You’ll also need an Apple ID enrolled in the developer program, an active internet connection, and at least 40 GB of free disk space.

How to Install MacOS Tahoe 26 Beta

Eager to try out the MacOS Tahoe 26 beta? Here’s how to install it immediately:

1. Register your Apple ID with the Apple Developer program—this is free via developer.apple.com

2. Back up your Mac using Time Machine to preserve your data and allow easy downgrade if needed

3. Go to the ? Apple menu on your Mac and select “System Settings”

4. Navigate to “General” and then choose “Software Update”

5. Look for “Beta Updates” and click the (i) next to it

6. Select “MacOS Tahoe 26 Developer Beta” from the available beta tracks

7. Click “Upgrade Now” for MacOS 26 Beta to begin the upgrade process to MacOS Tahoe 26 beta

This method is the simplest way to install MacOS Tahoe 26 beta, and functions like a standard MacOS system update, meaning it will download and install the update automatically.

The Mac will restart to complete installation, after which MacOS Tahoe 26 will boot directly once the upgrade finishes.

Alternatively, you can download the full MacOS Tahoe 26 beta installer or the Tahoe IPSW file and use them to install the MacOS Tahoe beta, upgrade a Mac to the Tahoe beta, create a bootable drive, perform a clean install, restore a Mac using firmware, or set up a virtual machine. These options go beyond the scope of this article, however.

If you’re excited about the MacOS Tahoe 26 beta, you might also want to consider installing the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone, the iPadOS 26 beta on your iPad, the watchOS 26 beta for Apple Watch, or the tvOS 26 beta for Apple TV. And, if you own an Apple Vision Pro, there’s also a visionOS 26 beta available.

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