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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 5, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Turn Your Mac On and Off

Learn the proper way to start up and shut down your Mac for everyday use.

At a Glance

Locate the power button

~15s

On MacBooks, it's the Touch ID button in the top-right corner. On iMacs, it's on the back behind the lower-left corner.

Turn on your Mac

~15s

Press the power button once. The Apple logo will appear and macOS will start loading.

Log in

~15s

Click your user account and enter your password, or use Touch ID (fingerprint) to log in.

Shut down properly

~15s

Click the Apple menu (top-left) → Shut Down. Wait for the screen to go black.

Use Sleep mode

~15s

Close the MacBook lid or choose Apple menuSleep. Your Mac will wake instantly when you open it.

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