{"id":12216,"date":"2023-10-12T10:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T10:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T07:26:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T07:26:52","slug":"9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things To Do Before Selling Your Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Preserve_A_Copy_Of_Your_Mac_Data\" title=\"Preserve A Copy Of Your Mac Data\">Preserve A Copy Of Your Mac Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Ensure_Your_Macs_Absence_In_The_iTunes_App\" title=\"Ensure Your Mac&#8217;s Absence In The iTunes App\">Ensure Your Mac&#8217;s Absence In The iTunes App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Sign_Out_Of_iCloud_On_Your_Mac\" title=\"Sign Out Of iCloud On Your Mac\">Sign Out Of iCloud On Your Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Sign_Out_Of_iMessage\" title=\"Sign Out Of iMessage\">Sign Out Of iMessage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Eliminate_Paired_Bluetooth_Devices\" title=\"Eliminate Paired Bluetooth Devices\">Eliminate Paired Bluetooth Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Disable_FileVault_Encryption_On_Your_Mac\" title=\"Disable FileVault Encryption On Your Mac\">Disable FileVault Encryption On Your Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Sign_Out_Of_Other_Accounts\" title=\"Sign Out Of Other Accounts\">Sign Out Of Other Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Scrub_Your_Mac_Drive\" title=\"Scrub Your Mac Drive\">Scrub Your Mac Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Install_Newly_Minted_macOS_On_Your_Mac\" title=\"Install Newly Minted macOS On Your Mac\">Install Newly Minted macOS On Your Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/9-things-to-do-before-selling-your-mac\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Preparing_Your_Mac_for_Resale\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing Your Mac for Resale\">Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing Your Mac for Resale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Anticipating a change and aiming to resell your beloved Mac? Undeniably, the privacy of your data is paramount and should be a significant consideration before you hand it over to a new owner. In other words, you need to wipe your Mac clean so that the new buyer can&#8217;t retrieve your old data.<\/p>\n<p>The process requires systematically deauthorizing your accounts and finally, erasing all data from your Mac. This eliminates the possibility of the new owner gaining access to your data or being able to uncover it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/things-to-do-before-selling-mac-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Do This Before You Sell Your Mac\"><\/p>\n<p>The new user can then conveniently establish their own account and populate the Mac with their personal data. The subsequent guide delineates nine steps needed to prepare your Mac for resale. Also, don&#8217;t forget to peruse our previous article about the mandatory precautions one must take before selling their iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preserve_A_Copy_Of_Your_Mac_Data\"><\/span>Preserve A Copy Of Your Mac Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prior to reselling your Mac, you should ensure a comprehensive backup of your data. This allows for a seamless transfer of all your preserved data to your potential new Mac.<\/p>\n<p>Backup can be executed using various methods on your Mac. The Time Machine backup method might be your preference as it&#8217;s native to macOS and simple to perform.<\/p>\n<h4>A Guide To Backing Up Mac Data Using Time Machine<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect an external storage device with your Mac. This will serve as the storage for your Mac files.<\/li>\n<li>Select Time Machine Preferences from the Time Machine icon, visible in your menu panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/time-machine-preferences.png\" alt=\"Open Time Machine Preferences in Time Machine menu \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the pop-up, opt for Select Backup Disk and choose your connected device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/select-backup-disk.png\" alt=\"Select Backup Disk in Time Machine settings \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your preferred disk and press the Use Disk button at the bottom. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/use-disk.png\" alt=\"External Drive selected and Use Disk button \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To initiate the backup process, select Back Up Now from the Time Machine icon in the menu bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will be notified once the backup process concludes.<\/p>\n<h4>Use iCloud To Back Up Your Mac<\/h4>\n<p>Another alternative to back up your files can be employing a service such as iCloud. This technique can allow restoring your files across any device that is compatible with iCloud.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch a Finder window and navigate to iCloud Drive on the left panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/icloud-drive.png\" alt=\"iCloud Drive in Finder \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now open another Finder window and drag all the files you intend to backup onto the earlier opened window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wait until the uploading of your files to the iCloud Drive is completed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_Your_Macs_Absence_In_The_iTunes_App\"><\/span>Ensure Your Mac&#8217;s Absence In The iTunes App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are still utilizing a macOS version that incorporates the iTunes app, it&#8217;s imperative to deauthorize your Mac in iTunes. Essentially, you convey to iTunes that this device will cease running the app.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the iTunes app in your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>From the Account menu, opt for Authorizations then select De-authorize This Computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/deauthorize-computer-itunes.png\" alt=\"De-authorize This Computer submenu\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This will prompt you to enter your Apple ID credentials. Provide your username and password and click on Deauthorize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/confirm-itunes-deauthorization.png\" alt=\"Enter Apple ID and Password prompt\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_Out_Of_iCloud_On_Your_Mac\"><\/span>Sign Out Of iCloud On Your Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the above, you&#8217;ll need to deactivate Find My Mac and then sign out of your account from iCloud.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Apple logo at the top-left corner and select System Preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/system-preferences.png\" alt=\"System Preferences in Apple menu \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select iCloud from the following screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/icloud-settings.png\" alt=\"iCloud in System Preferences \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deselect the Find My Mac option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/disable-find-my-mac.png\" alt=\"Find My Mac in iCloud\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moreover, click on the Sign Out option on the left sidebar and you will be signed out of your iCloud on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sign-out-icloud.png\" alt=\"Sign Out button in iCloud \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While signing out, if prompted to keep a copy of your iCloud data on your Mac, opt for Keep a Copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_Out_Of_iMessage\"><\/span>Sign Out Of iMessage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another action required prior to reselling your Mac is to log out from the iMessage service on your Mac.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on Launchpad in the Dock, search for Messages, and click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/open-messages.png\" alt=\"Messages in Space Bar\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When the app opens, click on the Messages menu at the top and select Preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/messages-preferences.png\" alt=\"Messages &gt; Preferences \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, select the Accounts tab. Click on your iMessage account on the left sidebar and choose Sign Out from the right sidebar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sign-out-imessage.png\" alt=\"Sign Out button in Accounts \"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminate_Paired_Bluetooth_Devices\"><\/span>Eliminate Paired Bluetooth Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your Mac has any Bluetooth devices saved, you should also delete them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and opt for Open Bluetooth Preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bluetooth-preferences.png\" alt=\"Open Bluetooth Preferences in Bluetooth menu \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click on each of your devices and opt for Remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/remove-bluetooth-devices.png\" alt=\"Right-click menu with Remove selected \"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_FileVault_Encryption_On_Your_Mac\"><\/span>Disable FileVault Encryption On Your Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to decrypt the contents of your disk by disabling the FileVault feature.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Apple logo at the top and choose System Preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Proceed with the Security &amp; Privacy option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/security-privacy-settings.png\" alt=\"Security &amp; Privacy in System Preferences \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opt for the FileVault tab and then click on Turn Off FileVault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/disable-filevault.png\" alt=\"Turn Off FileVault in Security &amp; Privacy \"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_Out_Of_Other_Accounts\"><\/span>Sign Out Of Other Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One final task before completing your checklist is signing out of any additional accounts such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Skype, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Sign-out options are usually conveniently located within most apps, thereby making this step quick and easy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scrub_Your_Mac_Drive\"><\/span>Scrub Your Mac Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most crucial action to complete before selling your Mac is to obliterate all the contents on your drive, leaving no chances for the new buyer to access your data. This must be performed from the recovery mode on your Mac.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your Mac and press and hold down the Command + R keys as your Mac boots up.<\/li>\n<li>Select Disk Utility from the available options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/open-disk-utility.png\" alt=\"Disk Utility in macOS Utilities window \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your primary Mac hard drive and click on the minus sign in the toolbar to delete the drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/delete-disk.png\" alt=\"Delete volume button and Macintosh HD selected \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the primary Mac hard drive again and opt for the Erase option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/erase-disk.png\" alt=\"Erase button and Macintosh HD selected in Disk Utility \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allocate a name to your drive and choose Erase to initiate the erasing of your drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/format-disk.png\" alt=\"Erase disk alert\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_Newly_Minted_macOS_On_Your_Mac\"><\/span>Install Newly Minted macOS On Your Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, you should install a fresh version of macOS on your Mac.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boot your Mac into recovery mode by pressing Command + R during your Mac&#8217;s booting sequence.<\/li>\n<li>Select Reinstall macOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.switchingtomac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/reinstall-macos.png\" alt=\"Reinstall macOS in Utilities window \"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After macOS is installed, press Command + Q and turn off your Mac. Refrain from proceeding to configuration so that the new owner can set up their own account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your Mac is now prepped and ready for its new owner. Happy selling!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Preparing_Your_Mac_for_Resale\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing Your Mac for Resale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Q1: Why do I need to backup my data before selling my Mac?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Backing up your data effectively helps you to safeguard your information and allows for easy transition to a new device without the loss of important documentation.<\/p>\n<h4>Q2: What is the purpose of deauthorizing my accounts?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Deauthorizing your accounts prevents the new user from gaining access to your iTunes, iCloud, or other accounts linked to the Mac device you&#8217;re selling.<\/p>\n<h4>Q3: Why should I disable FileVault before selling my Mac?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Disabling FileVault ensures you decrypt your disk contents, allowing the new owner to access and effectively use the hard drive of the Mac.<\/p>\n<h4>Q4: How do I ensure that all my data is completely erased off the Mac?<\/h4>\n<p>A: By erasing the disk using Disk Utility, you wipe the Mac&#8217;s hard drive ensuring all data is thoroughly erased.<\/p>\n<h4>Q5: Should I reinstall macOS before selling my Mac?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, after erasing your data, the device software should be reinstalled, providing a clean slate for the new owner to set up their own account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anticipating a change and aiming to resell your beloved Mac? 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