macOS How to erase all content from your device


macOS Ventura

macOS Monterey

  1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose "System Settings".
  2. Click "General" in the sidebar.
  3. Click "Transfer or Reset" on the right.
  4. Click "Erase All Content and Settings".
  1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose "System Preferences".
  2. From the "System Preferences" menu in the menu bar, choose "Erase All Content and Settings".

 

 

After choosing "Erase All Content and Settings", follow these steps to continue:

  1. An erase assistant asks you to sign in with your administrator credentials. Enter the password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click OK.
  2. Click Continue to proceed.
    macOS Erase All Content & Settings window showing items that will also be removed
  3. If you're asked to sign out of Apple ID, enter your Apple ID password and click Continue.
  4. Click Erase All Content & Settings to confirm that you want to proceed.
    "You are about to erase all content and settings from this Mac" popup window
  5. Your Mac restarts and shows a black screen or progress bar.
  6. When you're asked to select a Wi-Fi network or attach a network cable resetting is complete. Now you can just press and hold the power button on your Mac until it turns off.