

You can transfer information over a wired or wireless network, as long as your computers are connected to the same network. When the transfer is complete, a migration summary is shown if issues were found-for example, if documents couldn’t be transferred or incompatible software was detected. Your desktop picture, network settings and more will be transferred.Ĭlick the arrow next to the tick box to select which system or network settings to transfer.įollow any additional on-screen instructions, then click Continue to begin the transfer. User accounts: Select the tickbox next to the name of each user account you want to transfer.Ĭlick the arrow next to the checkbox to select the specific information to transfer, including the user’s apps, documents, pictures, films, desktop, Downloads folder and more.ĭocuments and files from apps: Select the Other Files & Folders tick box.Ĭomputer settings: Select the System & Network tick box. Incompatible apps or apps with newer versions already installed may not be transferred or may not be usable. On the other Mac, open Migration Assistant, then follow the on-screen instructions. (You may need to scroll down.)Ĭlick Transfer or Reset on the right, then click Open Migration Assistant.Ĭlick Continue, then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer information from a Mac. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. See the Apple Support article Move your content to a new Mac. Connect the two computers with a cable (such as Ethernet or Thunderbolt) or make sure they’re connected to the same wired or wireless network. Get started with accessibility featuresīefore you begin, upgrade to the latest version of macOS on both Mac computers.Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites.Watch and listen together with SharePlay.Share and collaborate on files and folders.Sync music, books and more between devices.Make and receive phone calls on your Mac.Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad.

Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo.Make it easier to see what’s on the screen.Install and reinstall apps from the App Store.
