Virtualization on macOS
This page will guide you on how to install the UTM virtualization tool on macOS (for Apple Silicon) and how to create a Virtual Machine running Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS.
Some operators opt not to use virtualization and instead choose dedicated hardware such as the Anyone Router Hardware, a standalone device, a Virtual Private Server (VPS), or an arm64 microcontroller like a Raspberry Pi. In such cases, the Anon Relay can be installed directly on the operating system without virtualization by installing Debian or Ubuntu and setting up the anon package with bash.
Prepare Installation files for the VM
Start by downloading the Ubuntu Server image for arm64. Visit the website below and select "Download Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS".
1. Download Virtualization Software
Download the UTM package from their website, then open the downloaded UTM.dmg file.
2. Start Software installation
When prompted, drag the UTM.app icon to the Applications folder to install UTM.
3. Create a new Virtual Machine to Virtualize
Start the UTM application and choose "Create a New Virtual Machine", then select "Virtualize".
4. Select Linux
5. Specify the VM installation file
Select "Browse..." and locate the previously downloaded Ubuntu Server image.
6. Adjust System Resources
Select the amount of Memory and CPU cores to allocate to your Virtual Machine.
The recommended minimum requirements are:
2048 MB RAM Memory
2 CPU Cores
These parameters can also be adjusted later on if needed by powering off your VM and editing the settings before turning it on again.
7. Specify the Storage space.
15 GB is sufficient for Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS. This parameter can also be adjusted later on if needed.
8. Set a Name
Specify the preferred Name of your Virtual Machine, then check the box Open VM Settings and click Save.
9. Network Interface Settings
Go to the Network section and change the Network Mode to Bridged (Advanced), then press Save.
10. Start the VM
Click on the Play icon to start the Virtual Machine
Next step
To continue the installation of the Operating System Ubuntu Server 22.04 on your VM, visit the following page:
Install Ubuntu Server 22.04Last updated
