How to install macOS Sonoma on your Mac

Follow these simple steps in our walkthrough. Karen Haslam reports

As you already know, macos Sonoma is Apple’s latest desktop operating system. In this article, we run through all the steps to download and install Sonoma. The process depends on the version of macos you are running, so we will cover the different ways.

STEP 1: FIND THE SONOMA UPDATE

You may see a notification on your Mac that an update is available, in which case you can click on Install.

In Ventura: If you are running Ventura, click on the Apple logo in the menu at the top of your screen

and choose System Settings > General > Software Update and your Mac will search for the update (1.).

Pre Ventura: Click on the Apple logo in the menu at the top of your screen and choose Software Update and your Mac will search for the update. Alternatively, open System Preferences and choose Software Update. Wait while your computer checks for updates. Much older versions of macos update via the Mac App Store.

STEP 2: DOWNLOAD THE MACOS UPDATE

Assuming you see the macos update, the process to download it works as follows:

STEP 3: INSTALL THE MACOS UPDATE

If you are all set to install the update to macos, start the installation.

1. Click on Upgrade Now to download the new macos’s installer.

2. Once it’s finished you’ll see a window pop up asking you to start the install process.

1. Click to install the new version of macos.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the software update.