Is the artifact built from the expected code?
Check the branch, dependency lockfile, Xcode version and build configuration. Save logs for later reference.
Start with your workflow
Where would a cloud Mac fit into your workflow?
VPSPush M4 is a dedicated physical Mac mini M4 with a remotely accessible macOS desktop—not a virtual machine. Develop on the desktop or configure build jobs to run continuously. Whether it suits your project depends on your toolchain, permissions and resource needs.
Base specs: M4 · 16 GB RAM · 256 GB SSD. Test software and project results in your own environment.
Workflow inboxChoose a task, then check its requirements
04 items
01
Remote Xcode developmentCheck macOS, your toolchain and project dependencies
Desktop use02
Team buildsConfigure runners, permissions and artifact storage
Ongoing tasks03
MLX experimentsRecord your environment and versions; monitor memory use
Experiment validation04
TestFlight distributionCheck build, signing and upload requirements
Release workflowIllustrative design · No tasks are running and no software is shown as installed
Capabilities and limitations
The physical Mac is the starting point; your project environment is up to you
You get a dedicated environment on this physical Mac—not a guarantee that any project will build, a model will run, or a third-party service will approve your work. First, separate tasks that need someone at the desktop from those that need to run continuously. Then decide what to install and which permissions to grant.
For interactive remote work
Access the macOS graphical interface from elsewhere to review code, run Xcode, inspect build errors or test an app manually. Refer to your order for the available connection method and access details.
For self-managed, ongoing tasks
Install your project dependencies and configure a self-hosted runner to run authorized builds on your rented node. Your team manages the queue, scripts, signing materials and artifact retention.
Check resource limits first
The base configuration includes 16 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD. Check how much space your repository, dependency cache, model files and concurrent tasks will need. If you need more storage, review the available add-ons.
01 / Desktop development
Bring your Xcode workspace to your usual devices
Remote desktop is useful when you need to inspect the interface, troubleshoot build errors or check project settings yourself. Before you begin, confirm your order details and account permissions. Once connected, don’t assume that because something runs locally, the remote environment is ready too.
01Connect to the desktop
Use the details in your order to connect to the physical node, then confirm the target machine and macOS version.
02Prepare your code
Use a code sync method approved by your team and check repository access. Don’t store long-lived credentials directly in scripts.
03Check your toolchain
Check the installed versions of Xcode, command-line tools and project dependencies, then run a minimal build or test from your project.
Prepare the software, licenses and accounts your project needs. To learn how to connect, read the Remote Desktop Connection Guide.
02 / Team builds
Manage your self-hosted runner as team infrastructure
A cloud Mac can host a self-hosted runner configured by your team. It won’t manage repository permissions or releases for you. Define the execution identity, environment versions, credentials and build artifacts separately to make tasks easier to reproduce and hand over.
01Set permissions
Decide which repositories and tasks the runner can access. Separate permissions for managing the node, triggering builds and retrieving artifacts.
02Pin dependencies
Record macOS, Xcode, command-line tool and package dependency versions. Start with a small task to verify scripts and paths.
03Protect credentials
Provide signing or deployment materials through your team’s credential management process. Limit what gets written to logs and define how to clean up after tasks finish.
04Manage artifacts
Specify where build logs, caches and deliverable files are stored, who can access them and when they’re deleted. Don’t use the node’s disk as your only archive.
03 / Apple Silicon experiments
Start MLX experiments with small, reproducible tasks
First check that your project dependencies support the Apple Silicon environment, then validate the workflow with a small input. Memory requirements vary widely between models and datasets. Check whether your target task fits in the actual environment—don’t infer it from the Mac’s model name.
Set up your environment
Create a separate Python environment and record the interpreter, framework and dependency versions. Keep a list you can use to reinstall them.
Track your inputs
Record the source and version of model files and datasets. Start with data that’s public or that you’re authorized to use.
Monitor resource use
Check available memory and storage while tasks run. Record input size, parameters and error logs, and reduce the scope if needed.
We make no claims about inference speed or compatibility with specific models. Test your own versions and tasks in your environment.
04 / App distribution
Run these three checks before TestFlight
A remote Mac can be used to build and check an app before upload, but your team is responsible for confirming distribution eligibility, certificate permissions and project settings. Validate the build, signing and upload separately to make issues easier to diagnose than running a full release script at once.
Do the permissions match the configuration?
Check the app identifier, certificate permissions and provisioning profile. Don’t put signing materials in your repository or public logs.
What should you check before submitting?
Check the version details, build artifact and target project. You’re responsible for confirming developer eligibility and distribution settings.
Choose your setup
Interactive desktop and unattended builds have different requirements
The same machine can support different stages, but access to the desktop doesn’t mean your build pipeline is configured. Check the requirements for your primary use case below.
Interactive desktop tasks
- Good for
- Remote coding, UI debugging, checking Xcode errors and manually validating your environment.
- Prepare first
- Order connection details, your local network, a compatible client, node permissions and project code.
- Common pitfall
- Checking that the desktop opens without verifying toolchain versions or project dependencies.
Unattended build tasks
- Good for
- Team-configured continuous integration, repeat builds and build artifact handling.
- Prepare first
- Runner registration permissions, version pinning, credential injection and log retention rules.
- Common pitfall
- Assuming that an accessible machine will automatically retry tasks, clean up files or create backups.
Choose a node
Six locations—start with where your team and tasks are based
VPSPush M4 is available in Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Hong Kong, the US East Coast and the US West Coast. For desktop work, consider the operator’s location. For builds, also factor in dependency services and your team’s time zones. A node’s location isn’t a guarantee of network performance.
- SGSingapore
- JPJapan (Tokyo)
- KRSouth Korea (Seoul)
- HKHong Kong
- US-EUS East Coast
- US-WUS West Coast
Listed locations don’t guarantee availability when you place an order. Check the live status returned by the console.View all locations and Mac specs.
Before you order
Use this checklist to make your final choice
If anything is still unclear, check the plan and connection method before configuring your order. Static information can’t confirm your project’s software licenses or live availability.
01Estimate resources
Check whether M4, 16 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD can handle your dependencies, cache and working data. If needed, review the +1 TB SSD or +2 TB SSD add-ons.
02Choose a rental term
Choose by the day, week, month or quarter to suit your schedule, then check the selected term and total in USD at checkout.
03Check location and connectivity
Confirm your chosen location, remote desktop needs and access permissions. If you need Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining, check that the add-on suits your workflow.
Ready to put your workflow into action? Configure your Mac.
Choose a rental term and location, then review the add-ons. The console shows the current order total and availability.