Software Requirements | Mac Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, Optometry, EMR, EHR and iOS Software

Operating System

Connected computers can use the same or mixed Operating Systems. Regular macOS updates should be performed as released by Apple. Check hardware compatibility for Ventura and Monterey.

macOS Ventura (13) *OS 13.4 eliminates code that may lead to problems with specific MacPractice Builds. If you're currently using or considering an update to macOS 13.4, it's essential to ensure you're on MacPractice Build 15.13.1 or higher.
macOS Monterey (12) *OS 12.6.6 eliminates code that may lead to problems with specific MacPractice Builds. If you're currently using or considering an update to macOS 12.6.6, it's essential to ensure you're on MacPractice Build 15.13.1 or higher.

iPad Apps

Check device compatibility for iOS 15.

iOS 15 or higher

Server	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Core i5, M1, M2, M2 Pro	Core i7, M1, M2, M2 Pro
Memory	32 GB for Intel Machines 16 GB for M1 Silicon Machines 16 GB for M2 Silicon Machines 16 GB for M2 Pro Silicon Machines	64 GB or greater for Intel Machines 16 GB or greater for M1 Silicon Machines 24 GB or greater for M2 Silicon Machines 32 GB or greater for M2 Pro Silicon Machines
Storage	1 TB SSD	1 TB SSD or greater

Workstation	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Core i3, M1, M2, M2 Pro	Core i3, M1, M2, M@ Pro
Memory	16 GB for Intel Machines 8 GB for M1 Silicon Machines 8 GB for M2 Silicon Machines 16 GB for M2 Pro Silicon Machines	16 GB or greater for Intel Machines 8 GB or greater for M1 Silicon Machines 8 GB or greater for M2 Silicon Machines 16 GB or greater for M2 Pro Silicon Machines
Storage	256 GB (HD/SDD)	256 GB SSD or greater

Backups

MacPractice recommends daily backups to ensure you can recover from a hardware failure with minimal loss.
Backup size varies depending on usage, especially when storing high-quality images in the database.
You should consider not only your current database storage needs, but also your potential future data growth when purchasing all storage media, including internal and external storage media.
An external hard drive is recommended for hard drive storage, as well as multiple redundancies such as cloud storage.

Detailed Backup Guidance and Recommendations can be found on our HelpDesk.

Apple Silicon

Apple's new Silicon (M1 & M2) Processor chips are fully compatible with MacPractice Gen 15!

Graphics Card

Computers using Imaging or Digital Radiography

AMD
ATI
Intel Iris
Intel UHD Graphic 630

Network

Gigabit Ethernet recommended. Multiple Wi-Fi devices may be required to provide adequate and reliable service in some offices.

Gigabit Ethernet
5GHz Wi-Fi

Third-Party Compatibility

Before performing any macOS updates, you should make sure any application you need is compatible. MacPractice cannot be responsible for applications created by third-parties. Click below for a list of known compatibilities.

System Requirements MacPractice Gen 15