How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma
With macOS Sonoma, work and play on your Mac are even more powerful. Elevate your presence on video calls. Access information in all-new ways. Boost gaming performance. And discover even more ways to personalize your Mac.
Check compatibility
macOS Sonoma is compatible with these Mac models. A full list of compatible models is also available.
MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
iMac introduced in 2019 or later
iMac Pro
Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later
Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later
Make a backup
Before upgrading, it's a good idea to make a backup. If you have an external storage device, you can use it to back up your Mac with Time Machine.
Download and install macOS Sonoma
Use Software Update to download and install the latest version of macOS Sonoma. It's the fastest and easiest way to get macOS upgrades, and it might require less storage space to download and install.
From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.
Or in earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or
in your menu bar to search for “Software Update,” then open it from the search results.
If your older Mac doesn't include Software Update, you can find macOS Sonoma by searching for it in the App Store.