If your Mac was built within the last few years, it will work with Ventura.

Click theAppleicon >About This Macto see what model you have.

Click theApple iconin the top-left corner and openSystem Preferences>Software Update.

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Then look for the macOS Ventura update option and selectUpdate Nowto start the download.

Download macOS Venturafrom the App Storeand initiate the installer.

Enter yourpasswordor authenticate withTouch ID.

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slide in your password, and clickUnlock.

Wait for macOS to install.

When it finishes, your Mac will reboot into macOS Ventura.

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FAQ

Not every Mac is compatible with this version of macOS.

If it is on the list, try restarting your machine and trying the install again.

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The macOS Ventura desktop.