Set up your Mac Pro
The first time your Mac Pro starts up, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. You can respond to all the prompts, or skip some steps and choose to complete them later. For example, it might make sense to set up Screen Timeโwhich you can set for different usersโafter initial setup.
Setup Assistant guides you through the following:
Set your country or region: This sets the language and time zone for your Mac.
Accessibility options: View accessibility options for Vision, Motor, Hearing, Cognitive abilities, or click Not Now. To learn more, see Accessibility on your Mac.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network: Choose the network and enter a password, if necessary. (If youสผre using Ethernet, you can also choose Other Network Options.) To change the network later, click the Wi-Fi status icon
in the menu bar, click Other Networks, then choose a Wi-Fi network and enter the password. You can also choose to turn Wi-Fi on or off here.Tip: After setup, if you donโt see the Wi-Fi status icon
in the menu bar, you can add it. Open System Preferences, then click Network. Click Wi-Fi in the list on the left, then select โShow Wi-Fi status in menu bar.โ Transfer information: If youโre setting up a new computer and you havenโt previously set up a Mac, click Not Now. If you want to transfer your data from another computer now or later, see Transfer your data to your new Mac Pro.
Sign in with your Apple ID: Your Apple ID consists of an email address and a password. Itโs the account you use for everything you do with Appleโincluding using the App Store, Apple TV app, Apple Books, iCloud, Messages, and more. Itโs best to have your own Apple ID and not share it. If you donโt already have an Apple ID, you can create one during setup (itโs free). Sign in with the same Apple ID to use any Apple service, on any deviceโwhether itโs your computer, iOS device, iPadOS device, or Apple Watch. See Apple ID on Mac.
Tip: If youโve already set up another device with the latest software versions (macOS 12 or later, iOS 15 or later, iPadOS 15 or later), youโll see a panel for express setup, โMake This Your new Mac,โ that skips a lot of the steps and uses the settings stored in your iCloud account.
Store files in iCloud: With iCloud, you can store your contentโdocuments, photos, and moreโin the cloud, and access it anywhere you go. Be sure to sign in with the same Apple ID on all your devices. To set this option later, open System Preferences and sign in with your Apple ID if you havenโt already. Click Apple ID, click iCloud in the sidebar, then select the features you want to use. You can also choose to use iCloud Keychain to save your passwords during setup. To learn more, see Access your iCloud content on your Mac Pro.
Screen Time: Monitor and get reports on the use of your computer. For options and details, see Screen Time on Mac.
Choose your look: Select Light, Dark, or Auto for your desktop appearance. If you want to change the choice you make during setup, open System Preferences, click General, then select an appearance option. You can also set other preferences here.
Tip: If youโre new to Mac, see Are you new to Mac?, Whatโs it called on my Mac?, and the Apple Support article Mac tips for Windows switchers.