How to Install Hiawatha on macOS

Hiawatha is an open-source web server software that is fast, secure, and easy to install. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing Hiawatha on macOS using the Terminal.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • macOS operating system, version 10.8 or later
  • Homebrew package manager
  • Basic knowledge of using Terminal

Installation

  1. Open Terminal on your macOS.

  2. Run the following command to update Homebrew:

brew update
  1. Next, run the following command to install Hiawatha:
brew install hiawatha
  1. Once Hiawatha installation completes, start the server by running the following command:
sudo /usr/local/sbin/hiawatha

  1. To verify if the server is running, open your web browser and type http://localhost in the address bar. If Hiawatha has been installed correctly, the default homepage should appear.

  2. To stop the server, press Ctrl+C in the Terminal window.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hiawatha on macOS using Homebrew. You can now configure Hiawatha as per your needs and host your websites on this fast and secure web server.