How to Turn On Find My Mac
Find My Mac helps you locate, lock, or erase your Mac if it’s lost or stolen. Follow these steps to enable it.
1. Open System Settings
✔ Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner.
✔ Select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).
2. Enable Find My Mac
✔ Click Apple ID > iCloud.
✔ Scroll down and select Find My Mac.
✔ Click Turn On and enter your Apple ID password if prompted.
3. Enable Location Services (Required for Tracking)
✔ In System Settings, go to Privacy & Security > Location Services.
✔ Make sure Location Services is turned on.
✔ Scroll down, click System Services, and check Find My Mac.
4. Verify Find My Mac is Active
✔ Open Find My app from the Applications folder or Spotlight Search (Cmd + Space, then type “Find My”).
✔ Click Devices and check if your Mac appears on the list.
5. Test Find My Mac on Another Device
✔ Use Find My iPhone on another Apple device.
✔ Log into iCloud.com/find to ensure your Mac appears on the map.
Conclusion
To turn on Find My Mac, go to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud, enable Find My Mac, and ensure Location Services is active. This allows you to track, lock, or erase your Mac if needed.
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