How to Reset Mac to Factory Setting?

Back up your files with Time Machine or another backup method

Sign out of iCloud

Sign out of iMessage

Sign out of FaceTime

Sign out of Music and TV apps if needed

Unpair Bluetooth devices if desired

Restart the Mac

On Apple silicon Mac, press and hold the power button until startup options appear

On Intel Mac, restart and immediately hold Command + R

Open Disk Utility

Select the internal drive

Erase the internal drive

Quit Disk Utility

Select Reinstall macOS

Follow the on-screen instructions

Set up the Mac as new or shut it down for the next user

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