Just like most of you, I am already sold out and just can’t wait to embrace the most stunning MBP ever made. Fortunately, transferring data from old Mac to new Mac is no longer a lengthy affair. You can get it done in just a few steps. Let’s find out!

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There are few things you must do before moving ahead with the process.

Make sure both of your Macs are connected to the power source.

• Make sure you have FireWire, Ethernet or Thunderbolt cable. Direct connection allows you to transfer the data with more speed. Don’t have the required cable? Then, local Wi-Fi network can do the job for you
• Make sure to update the software of your old Mac just in case it’s running OS X 7 (Snow Leopard) or earlier
• You need to name your old Mac. To do so, open System Preferences → Sharing → then, you have to enter a name in the Computer Name field

How to Migrate your old Mac’s data to your new Mac

Step #1. On your old Mac, you need to connect the FireWire, Thunderbolt or Ethernet cable from your old Mac to new Mac.

Step #2. You must ensure that your Macs are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step #3. Now, you have to open your new Mac. Launch a Finder window and then click on Applications in the sidebar.

Step #4. Then, double-click on the Utilities folder. You need to double-click on Migration Assistant as well.

Step #5. Click on Continue. Enter your administrator password if asked. Then, you have to click OK.

Step #6. Click From a Mac… when you are prompted to select how you would like to transfer your information. Then, you need to click Continue.

Step #7. Now, on your old Mac, open a Finder window. Click on Applications in the sidebar. Double-click on the Utilities folder.

Make sure to double-click on Migration Assistant. Then, you need to click Continue.

Now, you have to enter your administrator password if asked. Click OK.

Then, you have to click To a new Mac… when you are asked to select how you wish to transfer your information. Click Continue

Step #8. Next, on your new Mac. Migration Assistant will be in search of a source. You have to choose your old Mac.

Note: You will need to select your Time Machine hard drive just in case you are using Time Machine backup.

Then, click Continue. Now, you should see the security code on the screen.

Step #10. On your old Mac, you have to confirm that the code on your old Mac is the same. Then, Click Continue.

Step #11. Finally, on your new Mac, you have to choose the files, settings, apps, and other information you wish to transfer to your new Mac. Then, click Continue.

That’s all! Now, you need to wait for some time until the migration process is successfully completed.

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Migration Assistant copies all of your files from your old Mac to your new Mac so that you don't have to copy them manually.

• If your files are currently on a PC, follow the PC migration steps instead.
• If you're moving content from a Time Machine backup, follow the steps to restore your Mac from a backup instead.

Get ready

1. Install all available software updates on both computers. If your old Mac isn't using OS X Lion or later and your new Mac isn't using OS X Mavericks or later, follow the Mountain Lion migration steps instead.
2. If both computers are using macOS Sierra or later, place them near each other with Wi-Fi turned on. If either one is using OS X El Capitan or earlier, make sure both are on the same network.
3. On your old Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Sharing. Make sure a name appears in the Computer Name field.

Use Migration Assistant

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You're now ready to use Migration Assistant to move your files from the old Mac to the new one.

On your new Mac

1. Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Then click Continue.
2. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup or startup disk. Then click Continue.
   

On your old Mac

1. Open Migration Assistant, then click Continue.
2. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer to another Mac. Then click Continue.

On your new Mac

When asked to select a Mac, Time Machine backup or other startup disk, select the other Mac. Then click Continue.

On your old Mac

If you see a security code, make sure it's the same as the one displayed on your new Mac. Then click Continue.

On your new Mac

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1. Select the information to transfer.
   In this example, John Appleseed is a macOS user account. If it has the same name as an account already on your new Mac, you'll be prompted to either rename the old account or replace the one on your new Mac. If you choose to rename, the old account will appear as a separate user on your new Mac with a separate home folder and login. If you choose to replace, the old account will delete and then replace the account on your new Mac, including everything in its home folder.
2. Click Continue to start the transfer. Large transfers may need several hours to be completed.
3. After Migration Assistant has finished, log in to the migrated account on your new Mac to see its files.

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