How to Install BTCPay Server on macOS
This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install BTCPay Server on macOS. BTCPay Server is a free, open-source payment processor that allows you to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on your website without the need for a third-party payment processor.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
A Mac running macOS 10.14 or later.
Homebrew package manager installed. You can install it by running the following command in your Terminal:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
Installation
Follow the steps below to install BTCPay Server:
Open Terminal on your Mac.
Install .NET Core by running the following commands in your Terminal:
brew tap caskroom/cask brew cask install dotnet-sdkClone the BTCPay Server repository by running the following command in your Terminal:
git clone https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver.gitChange directory to the cloned repository by running the following command in your Terminal:
cd btcpayserverRun the following command to build the BTCPay Server:
./build.shOnce the build process is complete, run the following command to start the BTCPay Server:
./run.shBTCPay Server should now be running on localhost:49392. Open your web browser, and navigate to https://localhost:49392/ to access the BTCPay Server.
That's it! You've successfully installed BTCPay Server on your macOS. You can now start accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on your website using BTCPay Server.