Restart your Mac. Press and hold the Shift key immediately after you hear the startup tone.
Last updated on
Jun 12, 2023
Start the system in Safe Boot mode
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Release the Shift key when the Apple logo appears. Safe Boot appears on the macOS startup screen.
Want to start the system in Safe Boot mode on your Apple silicon Mac? View how to use safe mode on your Mac.
Restore the system to its normal mode
Restart your Mac without holding any keys down.
