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transfer MacBook to family member

I want to give my macbook to my son. How do I transfer?

Posted on Mar 30, 2024 1:28 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2024 1:33 PM

Use the instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

Your son can then set it up as he would a new one with his Apple ID.

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