How transfer from old iMac (with monitor) to Mac mini without a monitor?

Can I transfer the contents from my existing iMac to a new Mac mini that just arrived but before I can get a monitor for it?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 11:43 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2023 11:56 AM

No the Mac mini needs a display/monitor to do the initial setup and transfer/migration.

see > Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


You can use most any display/monitor or even an HDMI TV in a pinch.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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