Create a Bootable Pop!_OS USB in macOS

This section explains the process of creating a bootable Pop!_OS USB in macOS using balenaEtcher.

Install Etcher

Navigate to Etcher's download page and click Download for macOS.
Click the Downloads folder from the Dock and select the Etcher .dmg file.
Drag the Etcher logo into the applications folder.

Download the Pop!_OS.iso File

Linux Download ISO

Download the appropriate Pop!_OS.iso file for your target system. See the preparation guide for information about each version.
Take note of the hash value for your chosen ISO. Use this value to verify the integrity of the ISO file.
If prompted, confirm you want to allow downloads from pop.system76.com.

Verify the Hash Value

Click the Launchpad icon, then search for terminal. Click the Terminal icon to launch it.
Change directory to the folder containing your Pop!_OS ISO file. In this example, the ISO is in the Downloads folder.
```
cd Downloads
```
Use the shasum command to verify your ISO file. Make sure the name of the ISO matches exactly what is in your folder. The filename varies depending on the ISO version you chose.
```
shasum -a 256 pop-os_21.10_amd64_intel_8.iso
```
This command will output a long string of characters. Compare the output to the appropriate hash value on the Pop!_OS download site.

Create the Bootable USB

After installation, click the Launchpad icon on the Dock. Select the balenaEtcher icon to launch the app. If prompted, confirm you want to open the app.
Select Flash from file, then navigate to and select your Pop!_OS.iso file.
Click Select target and select your USB drive.
Click Flash!. Enter your password if prompted.
Close Etcher once the installation completes.

Next Steps

Use your bootable Pop!_OS USB to demo, install, or recover a current Pop!_OS installation.

Install Pop!_OS

Follow the steps in the Standard Installation section.

Demo Pop!_OS

Use the bootable USB to demo Pop!_OS as a live system.