How do i migrate one user from an old macbook air to a new one

In addition to using Wifi, there is an easy and obvious option that you should consider.

Have your old mac use Time Machine - you should use it, anyway!

Then take your Time Machine drive and connect to your new mac, and use it with Migration Assistant.

That eliminates the Wifi risk of the process; plus, your new mac will inherit the backup drive with its complete history - you can continue to use it for backup seamlessly.

Link to >> Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant

Although the illustration is showing 1 user, this is because there is Only 1 user on that computer.

If there are more than 1, choose which User to Migrate

Tinggi1 wrote:

Thanks all. I was trying to get away from sending all users but looks like I have to.

Appreciate the replies.

Why? You can pick and choose which users to migrate.

1. Migration Assistant will move all of your system's preferences and whatever users you have installed on the old Mac. (if you select that transfer option.) When the Migration is completed you will have the transferred user(s) plus the new user you initially set you in the new computer. You may then delete any users you do not want to keep.
2. Do not use Wi-Fi as it almost always causes problems. If you must use it, then place both computers side-by-side. Better to use a wired connection for the transfer.
3. See above.
4. That is up to you. The transfer using Migration Assistant is easy to do assuming that you pay attention and follow the instructions.