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jpski31 Author

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How can I get ssd external hd to boot on iMac OS Monterey

Posted on Mar 10, 2023 4:56 PM

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HWTech

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Posted on Mar 12, 2023 12:42 PM

If you are using a 2018+ Mac, then you need to modify the computer's security settings to allow booting from external media by using the Startup Security Utility:

About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip - Apple Support

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