Can I migrate data from my iMac to my Mac Book Pro?

Apple Community, can I migrate data from my iMac to my Mac Book Pro? If so what's the best method?


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Posted on Feb 11, 2022 05:20 PM

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Gymchief wrote:

Apple Community, can I migrate data from my iMac to my Mac Book Pro? If so what's the best method?

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The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Feb 11, 2022 06:13 PM in response to Gymchief

Gymchief wrote:

Apple Community, can I migrate data from my iMac to my Mac Book Pro? If so what's the best method?

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The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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