How To Reset Apple iMac? | Complete Factory Reset Guide 2025

Thinking of selling your iMac, fixing a software issue, or just want a fresh start? 🎯 A factory reset is the best way to erase everything and return your iMac to its original state — just like new! 🧽✨

In this complete step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to reset Apple iMac safely and correctly, whether it’s an Intel-based model or the latest M1/M2 chip. 🧠💡

🚨 Why You Might Need to Reset Your iMac:

✅ You’re selling or gifting your iMac
✅ System is slow, buggy, or crashing
✅ You want a clean reinstall of macOS
✅ You’ve forgotten your login or admin password
✅ You’re switching owners or accounts

No matter the reason — a reset gives your iMac a fresh start. ⚙️

⚠️ Important: Backup Your Data First!

Before resetting, make sure to backup your important files:

• Use Time Machine to create a full backup 🕒
• Or copy essential data to an external drive or iCloud ☁️

Once reset, everything will be erased permanently.

🧰 How To Reset iMac (Intel & M1/M2 Chip – Both Methods)

🔹 For Intel-based iMacs:

1. Restart your iMac
2. Hold Command (⌘) + R as it boots to enter macOS Utilities
3. Select Disk Utility → Choose your Macintosh HD
4. Click Erase and format it to APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
5. Go back to Utilities → Select Reinstall macOS
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall a fresh copy of macOS

🔹 For M1 or M2 Chip iMacs:

1. Turn off the iMac completely
2. Press and hold the power button until “Loading startup options” appears
3. Click Options > Continue to enter Recovery Mode
4. Select Disk Utility → Erase Macintosh HD
5. After erasing, go back and choose Reinstall macOS
6. Complete installation and setup as new!

✅ That’s it! You now have a clean iMac ready to use or sell 🎉

🧩 Bonus Tips:

• Sign out of iCloud before resetting (System Settings > Apple ID > Sign Out)
• Also sign out of iMessage and Find My Mac
• After reinstalling macOS, shut down the iMac if you’re passing it to someone else

💻 Need Help Resetting Your iMac?

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• 🔧 Software Repair & MacOS Reinstallation
• 🧠 Data Backup & Recovery Services
• ⚙️ macOS Optimization & Upgrades

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