How to install Wireshark on macOS

Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communication protocol development, and education.

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Wireshark on macOS.

Step 1: Download Wireshark

First, visit the Wireshark website at https://www.wireshark.org/ and click the "Download" button.

Next, choose the macOS version you are using and click "Download".

Step 2: Install Wireshark

Once the download is complete, double-click the Wireshark disk image file to begin the installation process.

A prompt may appear warning you that the Wireshark installer is an application downloaded from the internet. Click "Open".

Click "Continue" on the Wireshark Installer Welcome screen.

Read and agree to the Wireshark License Agreement, then click "Continue".

Click "Install" to begin the installation process.

Enter your macOS administrator password and click "Install Software".

Wait for the installation to complete.

Click "Close" to finish the installation process.

Step 3: Run Wireshark

To run Wireshark, open Launchpad or Spotlight and search for "Wireshark". Click the application to launch it.

And that's it! You now have Wireshark installed on your macOS machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Wireshark on macOS. With Wireshark, you can analyze network traffic and debug network issues with ease.