---
name: "bootparams"
section: "5"
platform: "macos"
package: "Libinfo"
version: "600"
release: "macOS 26.5"
platforms: ["linux", "freebsd", "openbsd", "macos"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bootparams"
---

# bootparams(5)

boot parameter database

## NAME

**bootparams** – boot parameter database

## SYNOPSIS

**/etc/bootparams**

## DESCRIPTION

Mac OS X no longer supports boot paramters. The /etc/bootparams file is unused.