Did you just upgrade your iMac and are worried about all your data currently on your old Mac? Luckily, there is Migration Assistant – an application by Apple to transfer iMac data, user accounts, computer settings and apps from one Mac computer to another, or from a full drive backup. With Migration Assistant, there is no need to copy any files manually! Follow the steps below to conduct a smooth transition from an old to a new device.
Easy Steps to Transfer iMac Data to a New Device
You can use Migration Assistant to transfer iMac data to a new Mac from another computer.
First Things First
Here are few things you should check before starting the data transfer:
- Ensure your devices and apps are up-to-date with the latest software.
- Your old Mac must be using OS X Snow Leopard v10.6.8 or later.
- Your old Mac should have a computer name. You can set this up by clicking the Choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing > Select the Computer Name box.
- Connect both devices to AC power (alternating current).
- Ensure both computers are near each other and both connected to Wi-Fi.
Use Migration Assistant
On your new Mac:
- Open Migration Assistant (in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder).
- Select Continue.
- Choose to transfer from a Mac.
- Select Continue.
On your old Mac:
- Open Migration Assistant.
- Select Continue.
- Choose the option to transfer to another Mac.
- Select Continue.
On your new Mac:
- Choose a Mac with the corresponding icon.
- Select Continue. You may need to enter a security code.
On your old Mac:
- If the security code appears, ensure it’s the identical code as on your new device.
- Select Continue.
On your new Mac:
- Select the backup option that you want according to its date and time.
- Select Continue.
- Choose the data you would like to transfer.
- Select Continue to begin the transfer. Depending on how much information you are migrating, this may take a few hours.
