: A critical first step is defining how the server is identified on your local network and the internet.
Once installed, the setup process configures the server identity and core network settings:
To prepare for and use , you must be running macOS 12 Monterey , as earlier versions of the Server app are incompatible with this operating system. Since Apple discontinued macOS Server on April 21, 2022, version 5.12.2 is the final release, and many of its original functions have been migrated directly into macOS system settings. Pre-Installation Checklist