How to start a Mac in recovery mode – Easy Steps

This article teaches you how to start your Mac in recovery mode and explains what recovery mode means for you and your data.

How do I boot into recovery mode?

Booting into recovery mode is just a few steps away, as long as you know what to press. Here’s how to boot into recovery mode on an Intel-based Mac.

1. Click on the Apple logo on your desktop.

2. Click Restart.

3. Immediately hold down the Command and R keys until an Apple logo or a spinning globe appears.

4. Choose from the recovery mode utility options. These include restoring from Time Machine backup, reinstalling macOS, getting help online, or using Disk Utility.

How to start a Mac M1 in recovery mode?

If you have a newer Mac with an Apple-based processor, such as the M1 processor, like the Mac mini, the process is slightly different. Here’s how to start your M1-based Mac in recovery mode.

1. Shut down your Mac.

2. Press and hold the power button.

3. A message will appear indicating that you will soon be able to access the boot options. Hold down the button.

4. Click Options > Continue to open recovery.

Why won’t my Mac go into recovery mode?

If your Mac won’t enter recovery mode through conventional means, try these steps to force it.

1. Restart your Mac.

2. Hold down Option/Alt-Command-R or Shift-Option/Alt-Command-R to force your Mac to boot into macOS Recovery Mode over the Internet.

3. This should start the Mac in recovery mode.

Does recovery mode delete everything on a Mac?

Yes and no. Just starting recovery mode won’t delete everything on your Mac. However, choosing to reinstall macOS or erase a disk through Disk Utility will delete everything on your Mac.

It’s a good idea to reinstall macOS before you sell your Mac. You can also use restore from Time Machine Backup to restore your system to an earlier version.

What else can I do through recovery mode?

Terminal can also be accessed through macOS recovery mode.

1. Boot into recovery mode.
2. Click Utilities.
3. Click Clumsy.

Note: You can also use the Startup Security Utility app and Network Utility app from here.

Why would I have to boot into recovery mode?

If you’re wondering why being able to boot into recovery mode is useful, here’s a quick rundown of why.

• are you selling mac. If you’re selling your Mac, it’s important to erase all your data, including your Apple ID. Recovery mode is a great tool to do this.
• you solve a problem. Like Windows Safe Mode, Recovery Mode starts your computer with minimal resources, allowing you to fix any problems.
• You must use Disk Utility. If there’s a problem with your Mac’s hard drive, you can use Recovery Mode to launch Disk Utility and fix it.
• To restore from a Time Machine backupRecovery mode makes it easy to restore your system from a Time Machine backup.

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If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments. Also check out this guide if you want to learn how to start a Mac in safe mode.