Download it, but don’t start to install it yet. Note: it will have to be a newer version than the one you are running currently – if it isn’t then the process will be more complicated and you should read this: How to downgrade to an older version of macOS. (See How to update macOS for details of how to get the installer). You’ll be able to get the installer via Software Update or the Mac App Store. Download the installer for the OS you want.Now click on Add to add your new Volume to the Mac.This number can be changed, but it’s not a simple process so we advise against setting a limit. In the past we have set the limit at 25GB. To set a size limit click on Size Options and fill in the Reserve (minimum) and Quota (maximum) options. You can set the storage limit if you want (but you don’t need to).You’ll need to give your volume a name, Beta would be a good idea if it’s the beta you are installing.We have a more detailed guide to this process, which we recommend you read if you have any problems here: How to partition a Mac hard drive or SSD, or create an APFS volume. Select the Home volume (or Untitled) and click on the + button to create a new volume.It’s likely you have one called Home or Macintosh HD. This will make sure you can see the volumes within your disk. Click the drop-down menu beside the View button in the toolbar and choose Show All Devices.Open Disk Utility (you can find it in the Utilities folder in Applications, or just press Command + Space and start typing Disk Utility).Back up your Mac (because it’s always wise to do that before you go on an adventure).If you are using an older version of macOS, or even Mac OS X, it’s a little more complicated. If you are running High Sierra on an SSD, or have any version since macOS Big Sur installed, this process is much easier because your Mac will be using the Apple File System APFS. Your method will depend on which version of macOS you are already running. So, you want to run two versions of the macOS operating system on your Mac.
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