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So you are thinking of running a server in your home? This can be very useful if you have many users in your house and need to manage permissions for your children, sharing files, or managing your mobile devices. This article will walk you through the purchase and initial installation of OS X Server 3.X on your Mavericks computer.

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    Open the Apple App Store to purchase the server app.
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    Click on the Apple Apps link in the right hand side of the main window under All Categories.
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    Purchase the server app. Press the button below OS X Server, then finalize your payment.
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    Download the app.
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    Open the OS X server app. Click on the Server app icon from Launch Pad.
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    Click Continue to install the software on your local machine.
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    Read the User Agreement and click Agree when you have finished.
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    Enter an admin username and password and click Allow.
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    Wait while server components install.
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    Use the server. Once finished you will be presented with the main screen of the server app.
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OS X Server 3.X Installation & Setup

EditTips

  • The server name will default to the name of the computer that you are working on. (It will not be "Example".)
  • Take the time to consider what features you will need to use in your home.
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EditWarnings

  • OS X Server App 3.X requires OS X Mavericks 10.9.X to be installed. If running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.X, please download OS X Server App 2.X from the App Store.

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Categories: Mac OS X

Recent edits by: Anna, Bradley Brabender

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