# How to host your own ethoFS dashboard at home on macOS Step 1: Head over to: and download the latest version of ampps ![](/files/-LoR0_OFA8skPPMFSPkK) Step 2: Install Ampps by opening the DMG file and copying the AMPPS folder into Applications ![](/files/-LoR11qy2UTQRipCUcLd) Step 3: Start AMPPS by opening the AMPPS app. ![](/files/-LoR1GMAotCvP10BtDkf) ![AMPPS might need admin permission simply fill in your password and it will begin launching.](/files/-LoR1PJHLUYZsYLD8kRA) ![AMPPS is running.](/files/-LoR1bkEB5VCBmj0WpDq) Step 4: Get a copy of ethoFS Version 2 by going to: and download the zip file, when you're asked where you'd like to save the file save it under the applications/AMPPS/www folder. ![](/files/-LoR5a-USieUrb5530ab) Step 5: Now push SHIFT+CMD+A and move into the AMPPS/www folder now extract ethoFS V2.0.0 zip file. ![You'll see 2 folders like above.](/files/-LoR6PdXK9UGgs6SzwyI) Step 6: Open this link in your browser with Metamask installed: It is important to note that the latest version on Metamask requires you to whitelist sites by going to settings -> connections and then simply add the site: localhost --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ethoprotocol.com/ethofs/how-to-host-your-own-ethofs-dashboard-at-home-on-macos.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.