It’s wonderful that Apple offers free OS upgrades to keep Macs secure and up to date.

But there are times you might wish to use an older version of macOS on your setup.

Or, you may want to use an older version simply because you prefer its interface.

Two Macs running macOS Monterey

We can teach you how to get old versions of macOS on your MacBook or iMac today.

So, follow the steps below to get the downgrade of your dreams!

A 2017 Mac can run a ton of different macOS versions, though.

About Mac window open on a MacBook Pro

It’s highly dependent on the older macOS you want to use and the Mac you’re working with.

Different versions of macOS have different capabilities.

Some more recent macOS versions are available to download directly from the Mac App Store.

Mac OS X Lion installer page on the Apple website

Double-go for the .dmg installer file, then the .pkg file within that.

The macOS installer will now be in your Applications folderhead there and double-select it.

The installer will now open.

macOS Mojave download page in the Mac App Store

If it doesn’t, you should be able to double-choose the installer in your Applications folder.

Simply follow our steps above to confirm compatibility between your Mac and the macOS version you wish to install.

Then, smack the link we provided to download directly and begin your installation.

macOS Monterey installer in MacBook Applications folder