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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

    Category
    Mac Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    mac
    power
    startup

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Locate the power button
    2. 2.Turn on your Mac
    3. 3.Log in
    4. 4.Shut down properly
    5. 5.Use Sleep mode
    1

    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.
    2

    Turn on your Mac

    ~15s
    Press the power button once. The Apple logo will appear and macOS will start loading.
    3

    Log in

    ~15s
    Click your user account and enter your password, or use Touch ID (fingerprint) to log in.
    4

    Shut down properly

    ~15s
    Click the Apple menu (top-left) → Shut Down. Wait for the screen to go black.
    5

    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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