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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deleted a password?
Learn how to recover a deleted password or passkey.
Get to know your Mac
Got a new Mac? Learn the essentials for your model.
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.
Mac User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in macOS 27
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- Intro to Continuity
- Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
- Hand off tasks between devices
- Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Copy and paste between devices
- Stream video and audio with AirPlay
- Make and receive calls and text messages on your Mac
- Use your iPhone internet connection with your Mac
- Share your Wi-Fi password with another device
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Insert sketches, photos, and scans from iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Use your iPad as a second display
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
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- Get started
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- Accessibility features for vision
- Get started with VoiceOver
- Zoom in on what’s around you
- Zoom in on your Mac screen
- Increase font size and icons
- Adjust the display colors
- Hover to zoom in on text and colors
- Listen to or change how text appears in apps
- Customize onscreen motion
- Increase the size of what’s on your screen
- Make the pointer easier to see
- Have your Mac speak text that’s on the screen
- Resources for your Mac
- Copyright and trademarks
- Resources for your Apple devices