Apple Silicon VPS M4-16: specs and first steps
Apple Silicon VPS M4-16: 6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB NVMe, Up to 500 Mbps upload, 500 Mbps download, One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included. How to order it.
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Apple Silicon VPS M4-16 is a macOS virtual machine on Apple's M4 Max, up to macOS 27 Golden Gate, for Xcode, iOS simulators, code signing and CI runners. Not sure yet? Read VPS, VDS or dedicated first.
What this plan includes
- 6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB NVMe
- Up to 500 Mbps upload, 500 Mbps download
- One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included
- macOS 27 Golden Gate, 26 Tahoe, 15 Sequoia or 14 Sonoma on Apple M4 Max
Who this plan suits
- Larger Xcode projects, parallel simulators and CI for several projects.
Compare the plans in this line
| Plan | Main specs |
|---|---|
| Apple Silicon VPS M4-8 | 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 128 GB NVMe, Up to 250 Mbps upload, 500 Mbps download, One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included |
| Apple Silicon VPS M4-16 (this guide) | 6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB NVMe, Up to 500 Mbps upload, 500 Mbps download, One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included |
| Apple Silicon VPS M4-24 | 8 vCPU · 24 GB RAM · 512 GB NVMe, Up to 1000 Mbps upload, 1000 Mbps download, One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included |
Next in this line: Apple Silicon VPS M4-24.
Before it: Apple Silicon VPS M4-8.
You can move between plans later: upgrade or downgrade a service.
Order this plan
- Compare terms and prices on the Apple Silicon macOS VPS page, or order Apple Silicon VPS M4-16 directly.
- In the order form, choose the operating system, the location and the billing term this plan offers.
- Pay the invoice: checkout step by step. The service appears under Services › My Services, and we e-mail you when it is ready.
First steps
- Open the HyperDC Web Console from the service in the client area; it needs nothing installed.
- Sign in with the details from the e-mail and change the password.
- For daily work, use Apple Remote Desktop or the HyperDC Remote Connect app.
- Everything else is in Apple Silicon macOS VPS.
Troubleshooting
The order still shows Pending. We are preparing the server and e-mail you when it is ready; see after you order.
You cannot connect. See server unreachable.
Next steps
- More in this line: Apple Silicon macOS VPS.
Frequently asked questions
What does Apple Silicon VPS M4-16 include?
6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB NVMe, Up to 500 Mbps upload, 500 Mbps download, One IPv4 and 3 snapshots included, macOS 27 Golden Gate, 26 Tahoe, 15 Sequoia or 14 Sonoma on Apple M4 Max.
How do I connect?
With the HyperDC Web Console in your browser, with Apple Remote Desktop or with the HyperDC Remote Connect app.
Can I move to a larger plan later?
Yes. Open the service in the client area and choose a larger plan; the guide on upgrading a service has the steps.
Can I run Docker Desktop or the Android emulator?
No. These tools start their own virtual machines, and macOS guests on Apple silicon have no nested virtualization. For those, see Mac dedicated servers.
Where do I see the price?
On the order page: prices follow the live catalog and your currency, so they are not written in this guide.