When you see the available startup volumes, select one, then click the Continue button.

(If you're using a Mac mini, wait for the system indicator light to turn amber.)

Press and hold down the power button until 'Loading startup options' appears on the screen.

If your Mac is powered on, shut it down: Click the Apple symbol () in the menu bar and select Shut Down., then confirm in the dialog prompt.

How to Change Your Startup Disk Once Apple silicon Macs: To learn more about the Startup Security Utility, consult Apple's user guide.

Note that the process involved in changing your startup disk once is different on newer Macs with Apple silicon compared to other Mac computers, so make sure to follow the steps that apply to you.īefore you continue, it's important to note that if you have a Mac with an Apple T2 Security Chip, you may need to set additional security features via the Startup Security Utility in order to change the startup disk. Here we'll break down the process for both scenarios.

When it comes to changing your Mac's startup disk, you can do so for the next startup only or for every startup going forward. This article explains the process for configuring a new start up disk on Macs with Apple silicon and older Intel-based Macs. Apart from the default startup disk, Mac computers can be set to start up from a different disk like an external drive, network volume, or a USB flash drive.

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