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Get started with your Mac

You can set up and start using your new Mac in no time. Choose a wallpaper for your desktop, change common settings, start using apps, and more.

Learn how to make the most of your new Mac

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Switched from Windows to Mac?

If you’re switching to Mac, start here to make it a smooth transition. Learn how to find your way around the Mac, how to transfer your files from your PC, and more.

Learn how to transition to your new Mac

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Use your Mac with other Apple devices

Your Mac works seamlessly with all your other Apple devices. View and control your iPhone right from your Mac desktop, copy and paste between devices, and more.

Learn how your Mac works with other devices

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What’s new in macOS 27

With macOS 27, your Mac is even more responsive, reliable, and delightful to use. Enjoy Apple Intelligence integrated into your everyday apps, explore Siri AI, take advantage of new child safety features, and more.

Learn about new features in macOS 27

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Control your privacy and security

Your privacy and security come first. Your Mac includes built-in tools to protect your important information—from password management to private browsing and beyond.

Learn how to keep your Mac private and secure

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Deleted a password?

Learn how to recover a deleted password or passkey.

Recover a recently deleted password

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Get to know your Mac

Got a new Mac? Learn the essentials for your model.

Find the Getting Started guide for your Mac

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Apple Intelligence

Personal, private—and integrated into macOS.

Learn more about Apple Intelligence

To explore the Mac User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

If you need more help, visit the macOS Support website.

Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions. Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at apple.com/apple-intelligence.