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If you want to sell or trade-in an old MacBook or return a new Mac you just bought, you’ll need to erase all of your personal information from it. How should I go about doing that? A factory reset means returning your device to factory settings, which not only erases all your personal information but also gives your gadget a fresh start, making it a great approach to fixing everything from Sonos speakers to Windows laptops. This article explains how to factory reset your Mac, how to factory reset your Mac computer, and how to factory reset your Macbook Pro without a Password. <\/p>

How to Factory Reset Your Mac <\/span><\/h2>

If you’re going to sell your MacBook or Mac, trade it in, or just give it to a friend or family member, it’s a good idea to wipe it and factory reset it first. This is partly to keep your data safe, but it will also keep you from having problems in the future if you don’t unplug your Mac from the services and programs you use. It also means that the new user can turn the Mac back on and use it as if it were brand new.<\/p>

Just remember that removing personal information isn’t enough if someone else is going to use the Mac after you. You also need to make sure a working version of macOS is loaded.  Another reason you might want to wipe your Mac is to conduct a clean install of macOS. This is a good way to fix issues with your Mac if it is acting strangely or if you are concerned that it may be infected with a virus. If your Mac is broken, you can set it up like a new one by wiping it. This should fix any software problems you are having.<\/p>

First, some good news: If you run macOS Monterey or later on an M1 or M2-series Mac, or a Mac with a T2 chip, deleting the content on your Mac is a lot easier than it used to be, owing to a new option in System Preferences\/System Settings.<\/p>

However, factory resetting a Mac is not as simple as factory resetting Apple’s other gadgets, such as the Apple Watch, HomePod, or AirTag. There is much more to learn. Even more, steps are necessary.<\/p>

Before You Start: <\/strong><\/p>

#1. Backup Your Mac<\/span><\/h3>

Log out of all of your accounts, including iCloud and iMessage, and then perform a factory reset on the Mac. Time Machine from Apple makes it easy to back up your Mac. Find it by going to System Preferences and choosing Time Machine.<\/p>

#2. Check Your Mac\u2019s Age and OS<\/span><\/h3>

If your Mac is from 2018 or later (all M1 and M2 Macs fall into this category), it will have Apple’s T2 security chip and can use the new Erase Assistant feature, which makes it much easier to reset your Mac to factory settings if you’re using macOS Monterey. If you don’t have Monterey or your Mac is older than 2017, you’ll need to follow different, more difficult steps.<\/p>

To figure out the year of your Mac and the operating system it utilizes:<\/p>