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+# Setup an OpenBSD VM on macOS Using UTM
+
+2025-03-12
+
+The [UTM app](https://mac.getutm.app) for macOS is an excellent piece of software for those wanting a streamlined GUI when working with virtual machines. Their existing [Gallery](https://mac.getutm.app/gallery/) of pre-built images is great, but it currently lacks any of the BSDs. Lucky for us, creating your own OpenBSD VM is very straightforward.
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="/public/images/openbsd-mac-utm.webp" alt="OpenBSD running inside UTM">
+  <figcaption>OpenBSD 7.6 running inside UTM on macOS</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+## Download OpenBSD ISO
+
+Download the latest `arm64` OpenBSD install ISO from the official site:
+
+~~~sh
+curl -O https://cdn.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/7.6/arm64/install76.iso
+~~~
+
+## Create a UTM Virtual Machine
+
+1. Open UTM
+2. Click create a **New Virtual Machine**
+3. Select **Virtualize** → **Other**
+4. Select **CD/DVD Image** and choose your ISO file
+5. Set your **Storage** to your desired size (ie. `15GB`)
+6. Set your **Shared Directory** (ie. `Downloads`)
+7. Name your VM and click **Continue**
+
+## Tweaking VM Settings
+
+1. Edit the VM config under **QEMU** → **Display** and change it to `virtio-ramfb`.
+2. Under **System** check the `Force Multicore` checkbox
+
+## Network & Display
+
+If you require network access, make sure you set `virtio-net-pci` under **Emulated Network Interface** in the **Network** settings tab. This is normally set correctly by default, but you should always double check.
+
+## Installing OpenBSD
+
+1. Start the VM
+2. Boot from the OpenBSD install ISO
+3. Follow the OpenBSD installation prompts
+    * I have a [step-by-step installation guide](/wiki/openbsd/installation/) (if required)
+4. After installation choose `Halt`
+5. Under **USB Drive** settings remove the ISO from path and set **Image Type** to *Disk Image*
+6. Reboot into the OpenBSD VM
+
+Didn't I say it was easy? Now you can start playing with OpenBSD on your Mac! 🐡
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