How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma

With macOS Sonoma, work and play on your Mac are even more powerful. Elevate your presence on video calls. Access information in all-new ways. Boost gaming performance. And discover even more ways to personalize your Mac.

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Check compatibility

macOS Sonoma is compatible with these Mac models. A full list of compatible models is also available.

  • MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later

  • MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later

  • Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later

  • iMac introduced in 2019 or later

  • iMac Pro

  • Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later

  • Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later

Make a backup

Before upgrading, it's a good idea to make a backup. If you have an external storage device, you can use it to back up your Mac with Time Machine.

Download and install macOS Sonoma

Use Software Update to download and install the latest version of macOS Sonoma. It's the fastest and easiest way to get macOS upgrades, and it might require less storage space to download and install.

  • From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.

  • Or in earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

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If your older Mac doesn't include Software Update, you can find macOS Sonoma by searching for it in the App Store.

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