
Otherwise, click Set Up Later.Ĭheck the box next to Enable Siri, if you want to use Apple’s voice assistant on your Mac. To restrict when certain apps and websites can be accessed on this Mac, consider turning on Screen Time. Click the About Analytics and privacy link to learn how this data is collected and used. Next, decide if you want to share analytics with Apple. You can then set your time zone by choosing the closest city from the drop-down menu or clicking a location on the map. Click Continue to accept the default values for all the settings, or choose Customize Settings at the bottom to change options around location services, analytics, and Siri.įor Location Services, you can enable or disable location-based apps like Apple Maps and Weather. Customize Specific Settingsįrom the Make This Your New Mac screen, you can review and change some important settings. The next screen offers an explanation about the Find My app functionality, which can help you locate your Mac if it's ever lost. Click Continue to finalize the setup of your account. Click the image next to your account name if you want to change it to a memoji, emoji, monogram, or photo. Check the box next to Allow my Apple ID to reset this password so you can recover your account if you ever forget the password. Enter a password and add a hint if you wish. Click Continue, then agree to the terms and conditions for iCloud.Īt the Computer Account screen, confirm your full name and create an account name to use when signing into your Mac. If you previously set up Apple ID two-factor authentication (2FA), you will be prompted to enter a verification code that will go to your iPhone or iPad. This is the account you use to sign into Apple services. Next, sign in with (or create) your Apple ID and password. If you choose Not Now, you can transfer data through Migration Assistant later, even after the computer has been set up. If you have content you wish to migrate, select the corresponding option and complete the process.

You are then given the option to use the Migration Assistant, which allows you to transfer data from another Mac, Time Machine backup, or Windows PC. Click the Learn More link to read more about this topic otherwise, click Continue. The next screen describes the privacy of your data. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password, and click Continue. The next step is to connect your computer to a wireless network.


Otherwise, click Not Now to bypass this or set it up later. You'll be asked if you want to set up certain accessibility features to assist with vision, hearing, and other areas. Once the computer is powered on, the first step is to select your country or region.
