Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I cannot connect my old and new Mac

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 3:52 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 2, 2022 3:26 PM

di3101 wrote:

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac


Try one of your backups and compare your results...



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. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



4 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 2, 2022 3:26 PM in response to di3101

di3101 wrote:

when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac


Try one of your backups and compare your results...



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. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support



Oct 2, 2022 6:49 PM in response to di3101

di3101 Said:

"I cannot connect my old and new Mac: when I use migration assistant my new Mac don't see old Mac"

-------


Uninstall Security Software:

Security Software would block port accessibly. So, if it is installed, uninstall it (using an uninstaller). Security Software just gets in the way on a Mac, and this is a pur example of how and why.

I cannot connect my old and new Mac

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.