Never mind, I discovered what needs to be done to use the local Auto router.  Here are all the steps you need to follow: 1\. Download and unzip the auto router file\. 2\. One of the unzipped files is win\.64 \(if you are using Windows\)\. Run that program\.  3\. Once the router starts you will get the following screen\.  4\. Leave the Auto Router program running and go to EasyEDA and route your board\. The local option is now available: 

How to install local auto router

You'll find it in this section of our Tutorial: [https://docs.easyeda.com/en/PCB/Route/index.html](https://docs.easyeda.com/en/PCB/Route/index.html) Please read it carefully.

I am trying to install the loacla auto router on my mac, but the terminal keeps saying the directory does not exist