
Note that the instructions below don’t apply to macOS Monterey. The instructions below answer the question of how to reset MacBook Air, Pro, and iMac. Have you completed your data backup and signed out of everything? If the answer is yes, you are ready to wipe your Mac and have it ready for a fresh start. How to factory reset MacBook Pro, Air, and iMac

No matter which macOS your Mac runs on, having a copy of important files is a must. Note that you should in any case back up your essential data with Get Backup Pro before erasing content and settings.
