How to boot Mac into macOS Recovery Mode?

Posted by Tim to Howto on May 31st, 2021

This post will show you how to start your Intel-based Mac and ARM-based M1 Mac in macOS Recovery mode.

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How to boot Intel-based Mac into macOS Recovery mode

1. To start up your Mac in macOS Recovery mode, turn on your Mac by pressing Power button.

2. Press and hold down Command+R keys immediately upon hearing the startup chime. Hold down the keys until you see the Apple logo, a spinning globe or other startup screen. Startup is complete when you see the macOS Utilities window as below:

Mac recovery mode

After your Mac boots into macOS Recovery mode, select one utility and then click Continue.

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How to boot M1 Mac into macOS recovery mode

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1. Press and hold the Power button. Release it when you see "Loading startup options".

2. Click Options and then click Continue. Your M1 Mac starts in macOS Recovery mode.

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