Transfer your data to your new MacBook Pro
It’s easy to move your files and settings from another Mac or PC to your MacBook Pro. You can transfer information to your MacBook Pro from an old computer—or from a Time Machine backup on a USB storage device—either wirelessly, or with an Ethernet cable and adapters.
You might need to upgrade the macOS version on your older computer before you can transfer the information on it—Migration Assistant requires macOS 10.7 or later, but it’s best to update your older computer to the latest version possible. If you’re not sure which MacBook Pro you have or want to find information about other models, see the Apple Support article Identify your MacBook Pro model.
Tip: For best results, make sure your new MacBook Pro is running the latest version of macOS. Open System Preferences, then click Software Update to check for updates.
Move from a PC to a Mac. If you’re new to Mac and want to transfer from a Windows computer, see Transfer info from a PC to Mac in the macOS User Guide and the Apple Support article Move your data from a Windows PC to your Mac.
Transfer wirelessly. To transfer the data when you first set up your MacBook Pro, use Setup Assistant. To transfer data later, use Migration Assistant. Open a Finder window, go to Applications, open Utilities, then double-click Migration Assistant to do a wireless migration. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Tip: To transfer the information wirelessly from your old computer to your MacBook Pro, make sure both computers are connected to the same network. Keep both computers near each other throughout the migration process.
If you used Time Machine to back up your files from another Mac to a storage device (such as an external disk), you can copy the files from the device to your MacBook Pro. See Back up and restore your Mac.
Copy files from a USB storage device. Connect the storage device to your MacBook Pro using a USB-C to USB Adapter (see MacBook Pro accessories). Then drag files from the storage device to your MacBook Pro.
Transfer using Ethernet. To transfer your data over Ethernet, use an adapter (available separately) to connect the Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your other computer (you might need another adapter, if your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port). Before transferring your data using Ethernet, make sure your MacBook Pro battery is fully charged.
Restore your content. To learn how to restore your Mac from a Time Machine or other backup, see the Apple Support article Restore your Mac from a backup.
Learn more. See Transfer info to Mac from another computer or device in the macOS User Guide and the Apple Support article How to move your content to a new Mac.