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Lightning Payroll desktop is available as a macOS installer (.pkg). Click the link below to download the latest version:
Download Lightning Payroll for macOS
The current release requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later. To check compatibility or minimum hardware requirements, see What Are the System Requirements and/or Limitations of Lightning Payroll?
Installing the .pkg file
- Open the downloaded .pkg file.
- Follow the on-screen installer prompts to complete the installation.
- Launch Lightning Payroll from your Applications folder once installation finishes.
Updating an existing installation
Lightning Payroll checks for updates automatically each time it opens. When an update is available you will be prompted to install it. If you need to reinstall manually, download the current installer using the link above - your data is not affected by reinstallation. For more detail, see How Can I Update to the Latest Version of Lightning Payroll?
Older macOS versions
If you are running a version of macOS older than 15 Sequoia, the main installer will not run on your system. For macOS 10.12 or 10.13 (Sierra or High Sierra), a legacy installer is available for reference only - legacy versions no longer receive tax or super updates and must not be used to run pays. Consider moving to a supported macOS version or switching to Lightning Payroll online, which works in any modern browser.
