How to Create a Mac OS Install USB

Are you looking for a way to create a bootable macOS Ventura USB installer? Look no further. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create a macOS Ventura USB installer using Terminal on your Mac.

Before you start, make sure your USB drive is connected to your Mac and its contents are backed up. The process of creating a bootable macOS Ventura USB installer will completely erase the contents of the USB drive.

Step 1: Connect Your USB Drive

Connect your USB drive to your Mac. This will be the medium that you will use to create the bootable macOS Ventura installer.

Step 2: Download macOS Ventura

Download macOS Ventura from the Mac App Store. Make sure you have enough storage space on your Mac to download the installer.

Step 3: Open Terminal

Open Applications → Utilities → Terminal. This is where you will run the command to create the bootable macOS Ventura USB installer.

Step 4: Run the Command

In the Terminal window, type `sudo` followed by a space and then drag the location of your USB drive into the Terminal window. Press Return on your keyboard. Then, type `/volumes` and press Return again.

Step 5: Createinstallmedia Will Now Run

You will now be asked to enter your Administrator password. Type `Y` and press Return on your keyboard to continue. You will then be asked to verify that you wish to erase the USB volume.

Step 6: Enter Your Administrator Password

Enter your Administrator password to proceed with the process.

Step 7: Wait for the Process to Complete

The process of creating a bootable macOS Ventura USB installer takes about 5-10 minutes. First, it will erase the disk, then make the disk bootable, and finally, copy the needed contents to the disk to complete the process.

Step 8: Verify That the Install Media is Available

Once the process is completed, Terminal will report that install media is now available at “Volumes/Install macOS Ventura”.

Step 9: Eject the USB Drive

You can now close Terminal and open Finder. Then, eject the Install macOS Ventura USB drive.

That's it! You have successfully created a bootable macOS Ventura USB installer using Terminal on your Mac. You can use this USB drive to install macOS Ventura on multiple machines.

Note that these steps only pertain to Macs with Apple Silicon. If you're using an Intel Mac, hold the Option (⌥) key instead of the power button in Step 3.

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