From left to right, a MacBook Pro, iMac and MacBook Air with colourful desktops. A Mac Studio is on the far right.

Get started with your Mac

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

Learn how to get the most from your Mac

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Use your Mac with other Apple devices

Your Mac works seamlessly with all your other Apple devices. Use your iPhone as your Mac webcam, control your Mac and iPad with a single keyboard and mouse, and more.

Learn how your Mac works with other devices

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Work smarter, not harder

New mail and messaging features let you schedule emails, edit recent texts and more. And Stage Manager keeps app windows organised so you can easily switch between tasks without losing focus.

Learn how to get more done on your Mac

A Mac desktop with several open windows: System Settings shows Family Sharing settings, Photos shows an iCloud Shared Photo Library and the Messages window shows a conversation that includes a note a group is collaborating on.

Connect and collaborate

Start collaborating on a project right from the Messages app. Plan a vacation with friends sharing Tab Groups in Safari, then easily exchange photos with the whole group.

Learn how to connect and share

A Mac desktop showing two open windows — a Safari Privacy Report and a Safari window showing a Sign In dialogue that asks if the user wants to save a passkey.

Keep your Mac and data secure

Nothing is more important than protecting your privacy and keeping your data safe. Your Mac comes with the tools and apps you need to protect your personal information and keep your Mac secure — from passkeys to Intelligent Tracking Prevention and more.

Learn how to keep data private and secure

The Change Password dialogue.

Forgot your password?

Learn how to change or reset your Apple ID password.

Change your Apple ID password

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Get your Essentials guide

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

Get the Essentials guide for your Mac

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Contact Apple Support

If you have questions, you can contact Apple for help.

Contact Apple for support and service

To explore the macOS 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.

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