Migration Assistant is a Mac application that allows users to copy all of their documents, apps, user accounts, settings, etc. to one Mac from another. The steps below are optimal for OS X Mavericks (10.9) or later on the new Mac, and OS X Snow Leopard (10.3.8) or later on the old Mac. Make sure that both Macs have computer names and are connected to AC power.

Connecting the Mac Computers to One Another

MacOS has long had the Migration Assistant file-transfer utility, which lets you transfer selected folders (and their files), applications, and settings from one Mac to another, as well as from a. Click this link to download Windows Migration Assistant v1.0.5.7. To be used for transferring a Windows XP SP 3 and later system to a Mac running OS X 10.7 through OS X 10.11. To be used for transferring a Windows XP SP 3 and later system to a Mac running OS X 10.7 through OS X 10.11.

• If both computers are using MacOS Sierra or later, ensure that they are near each other and have wifi turned on.
• If either is using OS X El Capitan or earlier, connect them both to the same network via wifi or Ethernet, as the Migration Assistant steps below are for this connection option.
• Or, connect the new Mac to a Time Machine backup of the old Mac.
• Or, connect them using target disk mode and the appropriate cable or adapter. Then start up the old computer in target disk mode.

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Using Migration Assistant in Mac OSX

1. On the new Mac,
   1. Open Migration Assistant, located in the Utilities folder of the Applications folder.
   2. Click continue.
   3. When prompted to indicate how you would like to transfer your information, select the Transfer from a Mac, Time Machine, or startup disk option.
   4. Click continue.
2. On the old Mac,
   1. Open Migration Assistant.
   2. Click continue.
   3. When prompted to indicate how you want to transfer your information, select the Transfer to another Mac option.
   4. Click continue.
3. On the new Mac,
   1. Click the appropriate icon when prompted to select a Mac, Time Machine backup, or other startup disk,
   2. Click continue. You may see a security code.
4. On the old Mac,
   1. If you see a security code, make sure it's the same code as on the new Mac.
   2. Click continue
5. Step 5. On the new Mac:
   1. You should see a list of backups by date and time. Choose the backup that you want to use.
   2. Click continue.
   3. Select the information to transfer.

   4. Click continue to start the transfer.

      If you have a lot of content, the transfer might take several hours to finish.
   5. After Migration Assistant is done, log in to the migrated account on the new Mac to see its files.

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