Install on macOS
Warning
Bedrock Dedicated Server (BDS) doesn’t officially support macOS. Endstone will be run inside Docker on your Mac.
System Requirements
Before starting the installation, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- A supported version of macOS.
- At least 4 GB RAM.
Note
Docker Desktop is supported on the current and two previous major macOS releases.
Installation
Install Docker Desktop for macOS
Download the installer from the official site: Docker Desktop for Mac .
After installation, launch Docker Desktop and wait until it shows “Docker is running.”
Verify Docker works
docker run --rm hello-worldYou should see a confirmation message from Docker.
Run Endstone in Docker
Since BDS doesn’t support macOS, continue to Run with Docker for the full guide.
Next steps
- Continue to Run with Docker for the full guide on pulling the image, configuring the server, and joining.
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