# Unable to provision site, could not update hosts file

**URL:** <https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** hosts-file, mac\
**Created:** [November 1, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330 "2024-11-01T18:24:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![jsros86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/jsros86/32/23058_2.png) [@jsros86](https://community.localwp.com/u/jsros86)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330/1 "2024-11-01T18:24:01Z")

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Steps to reproduce: Connect → pull site from wpengine/create new site

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macbook pro  
Apple M3 Max 2023

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**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330/2 "2024-11-01T20:30:11Z")

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Hi @jsros86

Rosetta 2 is required for Local’s Apple Silicon build due to the Nginx and MySQL Lighting Services compiled on the Intel architecture. We do plan to have a Local release out in the future that will drop this dependency but for now it is necessary.

You can install Rosetta by opening up a terminal window and using this command:

`softwareupdate --install-rosetta`

Others have found this doc to be helpful:

> **[How To Install Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, and M3)](https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/install-rosetta-2-on-apple-silicon-macs-m1-m2-and-m3/)**
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> Discover the essential steps on how to install Rosetta 2 on your Apple Silicon Mac. Seamlessly run Intel-based apps and ensure compatibility.

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**Author:** ![jsros86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/jsros86/32/23058_2.png) [@jsros86](https://community.localwp.com/u/jsros86)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330/3 "2024-11-01T21:05:53Z")

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thank you!! that worked

> [@Nick-B](#):
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> `softwareupdate --install-rosetta`

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**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330/4 "2024-11-01T21:06:28Z")

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Glad to hear it @jsros86! Happy Developing 💚

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**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://community.localwp.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/unable-to-provision-site-could-not-update-hosts-file/45330/5 "2024-11-03T09:06:37Z")

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