Downloading MacOS Big Sur
If you're using macOS Mojave or later
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update
If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click More info to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password
If the option above is not available you can use this link Get macOS Big Sur ← to download directly from the App store
Installing MacOS Big Sur
After downloading, the installer opens automatically
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions
Upgrading to a new Operating System (OS) can take upwards to 1 hour for completion
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid.
Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs
For any questions or trouble with the steps above, reach out to the IT Team via email or phone
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