I created this video to show beginners how to open Terminal on a Mac, which is essential if you’re doing development, running scripts, or editing files from the command line.

Terminal gives you deeper control over your Mac — but even just opening it can feel confusing if you’ve never used it. This quick guide will get you started.

In the video, I walk through:

  1. Using Spotlight Search (Cmd + Space) to launch Terminal
  2. Navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal
  3. Pinning it to your Dock for quick access
  4. Opening Terminal from VS Code or Finder folders
  5. Typing a few basic commands to test it out

I also explain what Terminal is actually doing and why it’s useful, even for non-coders.

Are you already using Terminal in your workflow, or just starting out?