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# [How to Install and Set the Latest Python Version as Default on macOS Sequoia and Sonoma](https://thedataengineerblog.com/how-to-install-and-set-the-latest-python-version-as-default-on-macos-sequoia-and-sonoma?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Easily update and default to Python 3.12 on macOS with this step-by-step tutorial

Sep 19, 2024 · 4 min read · thedataengineerblog.com  
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[maheen](https://hashnode.com/@maheenak)

[Mar 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-install-and-set-the-latest-python-version-as-default-on-macos-sequoia-and-sonoma/66ec81adaab14b2a445c07e7/comment/67d9bb5f746c71b93dcce72a)

thank you so much for this helpful post! i was having a lot of trouble changing the default version of python on my macbook and nothing was working until i found this post. thanks!!