{"id":35718,"date":"2023-07-29T14:26:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T08:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/?p=35718"},"modified":"2024-03-19T10:28:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T04:58:24","slug":"install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM: 19 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663c0d1538c11\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663c0d1538c11\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/#What_Youll_Need\" title=\"What You&#8217;ll Need\">What You&#8217;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/#Setting_Up_the_Virtual_Machine\" title=\"Setting Up the Virtual Machine\">Setting Up the Virtual Machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/#Install_macOS_Sonoma_on_Virtual_Machine_on_MAC_using_UTM\" title=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\">Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/#Complete_Video_Tutorial\" title=\"Complete Video Tutorial\">Complete Video Tutorial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-on-virtual-machine-on-mac-using-utm\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"92f2eb3c5c4abfbd6ebe10c2e6f57c0a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6313465595\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In this article, we will learn how to install macOS Sonoma on a Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to experiment with the macOS Sonoma without directly installing it on your Mac, running it on a virtual machine is a great solution. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and install the <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/tag\/macos-sonoma\/\">macOS Sonoma<\/a> in a virtual machine using the free UTM software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on a Windows PC, here are a few guides on how to follow and install macOS Sonoma on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-vmware-windows\/\">How To Install macOS Sonoma on VMWare on Windows PC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-virtualbox-windows\/\">How to install macOS Sonoma on Virtualbox on Windows PC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For this method, you will require an Apple Silicon Mac with a minimum of 60GB disk space and 16GB RAM. You will also need the Sonoma  IPSW file provided by Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span>What You&#8217;ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apple Silicon Mac has at least 60GB of disk space and 16GB of RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonoma  IPSW file from Apple. (Link provided below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free UTM app. (Link provided below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_the_Virtual_Machine\"><\/span>Setting Up the Virtual Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will set up a VM with 4 CPU cores, 8GB RAM, and a 64GB drive. If desired, you can adjust these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/updates.cdn-apple.com\/2023SummerSeed\/fullrestores\/042-16919\/B9F6937B-F5CA-40BD-88DB-370E955F136D\/UniversalMac_14.0_23A5301g_Restore.ipsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the UniversalMac_14.0_23A5301g_Restore.ipsw file (the Sonoma  4 IPSW) directly from apple.com.<\/a> You can download other versions from <a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/download-macos-sonoma-ipsw-firmware-restore-files\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mac.getutm.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download UTM for Mac<\/a> from the official website for free, and copy it to your \/Applications folder to install it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-132-1024x448.png\" alt=\"Download UTM for Mac\" class=\"wp-image-35719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-132-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-132-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-132-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-132.png 1184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_macOS_Sonoma_on_Virtual_Machine_on_MAC_using_UTM\"><\/span>Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Launch UTM<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-133-1024x699.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-133-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-133-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-133-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-133.png 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Select \u201c<strong>Create a New Virtual Machine.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-134-1024x705.png\" alt=\"Creating a virtual machine of macOS Sonoma using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-134-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-134-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-134-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-134.png 1142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Choose \u201c<strong>Virtualize<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-1024x686.png\" alt=\"Creating a virtual machine of macOS Sonoma using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135-770x515.png 770w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-135.png 1135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Select \u201c<strong>macOS 12+<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-136-1024x743.png\" alt=\"Creating a virtual machine of macOS Sonoma using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-136-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-136-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-136-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-136.png 1127w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. On the IPSW selection screen, click \u201c<strong>Browse<\/strong>\u201d and choose Restore.ipsw image you downloaded earlier, then click \u201c<strong>Open<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-137-1024x715.png\" alt=\"Creating a virtual machine of macOS Sonoma using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-137-1024x715.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-137-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-137-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-137.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Allocate the hardware for the virtual machine. <strong>Assigning at least 8GB RAM, 4 CPU cores, and a minimum of 64GB disk space is recommended<\/strong>. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; after each selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-153-1024x712.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-153-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-153-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-153-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-153.png 1127w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Name the virtual machine appropriately, such as \u201c<strong>macOS Sonoma techrechard.com<\/strong>,\u201d and click \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-139-1024x716.png\" alt=\"Creating a virtual machine of macOS Sonoma using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-139-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-139-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-139-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-139.png 1148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. You will see the <strong>macOS Sonoma techrechard.com<\/strong> on the main UTM screen. Click the large <strong>play button<\/strong> to boot the VM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-140-1024x670.png\" alt=\"Running macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-140-1024x670.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-140-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-140-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-140.png 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Confirm your intention to use the IPSW file to install macOS Sonoma on virtual machine using UTM on MAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-141-1024x741.png\" alt=\"Running macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-141-1024x741.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-141-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-141-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-141.png 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Ignore the Finder prompt saying a Mac has been detected in DFU mode; it simply recognizes the VM to restore the IPSW.<\/p><div class=\"92f2eb3c5c4abfbd6ebe10c2e6f57c0a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2999057315000752\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6313465595\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-154-1024x643.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-154-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-154-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-154-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-154.png 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Allow UTM to install macOS Sonoma in the virtual machine by restoring from the provided IPSW. This process may take some time, and at times it may appear like nothing is happening, but a progress indicator will be visible in the window title bar of UTM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-143-1024x690.png\" alt=\"Running macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-143-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-143-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-143-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-143.png 1142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Once the macOS Sonoma is restored to the VM, it will boot directly into the &#8220;<strong>Hello<\/strong>&#8221; welcome screen. You can now set up macOS Sonoma in the virtual machine as if it were a new Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-144-1024x628.png\" alt=\"Running macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-144-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-144-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-144-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-144.png 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. <strong>Select your language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-145-1024x641.png\" alt=\"Running macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" class=\"wp-image-35732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-145-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-145-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-145-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-145.png 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>14. <strong>Select your Country or Region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-146-1024x641.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-146-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-146-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-146-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-146.png 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Continue with the default selections, and then you can sign in with your<strong> Apple ID.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-147-1024x645.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-147-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-147-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-147-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-147.png 1458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>16. Accept the <strong>terms and conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-148-1024x643.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-148-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-148-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-148-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-148.png 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>17. Create your account by typing in your <strong>Full Name, Account Password, and Hint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-149-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-149-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-149-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-149-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-149.png 1462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>18. Select your <strong>time zone<\/strong> by clicking on the map shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150.png 1465w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>19. Continue with the default selections, and then select your theme. (<strong>Light, Dark, or Auto<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-151-1024x642.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-151-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-151-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-151-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-151.png 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You are now running the macOS Sonoma in a UTM virtual machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other VM, the macOS Sonoma is fully functional and has internet access. You can update macOS Sonoma within the VM just as any further macOS update by navigating to <strong>System Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-152-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine using UTM on MAC\" class=\"wp-image-35739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-152-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-152-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-152-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/techrechard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-152.png 1465w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Video_Tutorial\"><\/span>Complete Video Tutorial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to install macOS Sonoma on Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NSo_WIER-vo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual machines provide a convenient way to run and test various operating systems without interfering with your primary OS. Virtual machines offer a world of possibilities, whether running macOS, Windows 11, or Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on a Windows PC, here are a few guides on how to follow and install macOS Sonoma on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-vmware-windows\/\">How To Install macOS Sonoma on VMWare on Windows PC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techrechard.com\/install-macos-sonoma-virtualbox-windows\/\">How to install macOS Sonoma on Virtualbox on Windows PC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<!--CusAds0--><p>Feel free to share your experiences and thoughts on installing and running macOS Sonoma in a virtual machine using UTM, Viable, Parallels, VMware, Virtualbox, or other solutions in the comments!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will learn how to install macOS Sonoma on a Virtual Machine on MAC using UTM. If you wish to experiment with the macOS Sonoma without directly installing it on your Mac, running it on a virtual machine is a great solution. 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