How to Install the Sims 4

macOS

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   Go to http://www.origin.com/download in your web browser. Sims 4 is only available as a digital download for macOS, so you'll need to download the installer.^{[3] X Research source}

   1. Buying Sims 4 for any platform (PC or Mac) gives you access to both the PC and Mac versions of the game. If you bought a physical version of the game, the product code inside the box will activate the version you download from Origin. If you haven't yet bought the game, you can do so now at https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/the-sims/the-sims-4.
   2. Sims 4 can run on Mac OS X 10.7.5 (Lion) or later as long as your hardware meets these requirements:^{[4] X Research source}
      1. 4 GB RAM at the minimum, but EA recommends 8 GB of RAM for best performance.
      2. At least 14 GB of disk space.
      3. Graphics card support: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or better. An NVIDIA GTX 650 or better is recommended for best performance.
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   Click Download under "Mac." It's near the middle of the page. This downloads the installer to your default download location (usually the Downloads folder).
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   Double-click the downloaded file. It's the one that ends with .dmg. A window labeled "Origin" will appear.
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   Drag the orange Origin icon to the Applications folder. This prepares the installer by placing it into your Applications folder.
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   Install Origin. Open the app in your Applications folder, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once you're finished installing the app, you'll be prompted to enter your EA username and password.^{[5] X Research source}

   1. If you get a security error when opening this file, close the window. Then, try opening it again by right-clicking the file and selecting Open. Enter your admin password when prompted to allow the installer to run.^{[6] X Research source}
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   Log in with your EA Games account. You'll be prompted to do so after Origin is finished installing. Once you're logged in, you'll see the Origin dashboard, which allows you to download games.

   1. If you don't have an EA account, click the CREATE AN ACCOUNT link on the sign-in window to set one up now.
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   Install Sims 4 using an existing product code. You'll only need to do this if you've already purchased the Sims 4 (for any platform) and just want to download the game to your Mac. To do this:

   1. Click the Origin menu.
   2. Click Redeem Product Code.
   3. Enter the product code that came with your SIMS 4 purchase. It's a long series of letters and numbers. If you bought the PC software, it'll be inside the box. If you bought it online, it's in your confirmation email message.^{[7] X Research source}
   4. Click Next and follow any on-screen instructions to confirm. Once you've confirmed, Sims 4 will download and install.
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   Install Sims by purchasing it from Origin. Skip to the next step if you just entered your product key. If you haven't yet bought Sims 4, follow these steps to install the game:

   1. Type sims 4 into the search bar and press ⏎ Return.
   2. Click The Sims 4 in the search results. Be sure not to accidentally download one of the extra feature packs—the one you need just says "The Sims 4."
   3. Click Get the Game.
   4. Select a subscription or click Buy Now to pay the one-time fee of $39.99 (USD). You can compare all of the options by scrolling down a little to the chart.
   5. Follow the on-screen instructions to pay for and download the game.
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   Launch Sims 4 to start playing. Once the app is installed, you'll find it in your Applications folder. You can also open it from Origin by clicking My Game Library and selecting Sims 4.