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How to Create a Bootable macOS Drive Using Disk Utility and Terminal

February 1, 2022 Freddy Reyes

Learn how to create a bootable macOS USB flash drive in just a few simple steps. Follow our guide to erase, download, and execute the necessary commands.

How to Create a Bootable macOS Drive Using Disk Utility and Terminal

1- You will need to run the Disk Utility and erase the USB Fash Drive using MacOS Journaled.

2- Download macOS from the Mac AppStore into a local directory:

E.g. /Users/username/Downloads

3- Go to Accessories and run "Terminal" and then execute the following command:

E.g. for macOS Big Sur:

sudo /Users/username/Downloads/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur -- /Users/username/Downloads/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app

4- After several minutes your USB Fash Drive should have a bootable macOS drive.