How to create a Linux Virtual Machine on macOS

Table of Contents:

• Install VirtualBox
• Create a Virtual Machine
• Download the Linux OS in the Virtual Machine
• Getting Familiar with your Linux VM
• Fine Tuning your VM
• Alternative Options: Use a VM on a Browser

Install VirtualBox

0. Check that your computer has at least 4GB of RAM — without this pre-requisite, you cannot install a VM locally. Check further down other alternatives!

1. Check your current version of the OS:

2. Check the supported Host Operating Systems.
If your OS is not supported, you can use another hypervisor instead of Virtual Box. Some options:

• Use UTM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiw-n8OUT1U
• Use Parallels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WWj6qoWhJw

3. Go to the VirtualBox Downloads page and download the dmg file for your OS: