macOS 12 Monterey has been unveiled with some notable new features at WWDC 2021 today. While the core focus is on further improving the seamless play between iOS and macOS as well as increasing security and privacy, Apple has added a good mix of features worth exploring in the latest version of macOS. As usual, the Cupertino giant has released the beta version of macOS 12 to developers for testing purposes. So if you want to check out the new features, follow along to learn how to download and install the macOS 12 Monterey developer beta.

First of all, make sure you have an active Apple developer account ($99/year) as it is a must to participate in the beta program. Another thing that you should check off without fail is to make sure that you have backed up all your data safely. Since beta software is usually unstable due to random bugs, I recommend using a secondary device to test the macOS 12 beta. In terms of compatibility, macOS 12 is said to support 2014 Macs or later.

macOS lets you back up your data with ease using Time Machine. Simply launch System Preferences and select Time Machine. Now turn on Time Machine and then click on the Choose backup disk option. After that, select the disk you want to use. Time Machine then formats your hard drive for backup and starts the backup right away. Once you've taken care of the basics, let's get started with the quick steps!

The process of downloading the macOS developer beta is as easy as it could ever be. Just follow the steps below.