Apple macOS Setup Guide
Overview
The first time your MacBook starts up, the Setup Assistant will walk you through the simple steps needed to get start using your new Mac. Please see the operating system installation and application installation and configuration instructions below.
New to Mac
If you are new to using a Mac (ex. used Windows before), you may find the Vendor Docs or training helpful.
- Vendor Docs - macOS User Guide
- Vendor Docs - Get started with your Mac
- Vendor 101 Training Webinars - New to Using a Mac
Security Policies
Please read through the security standards pages before proceeding to learn more about GitLab-specific configuration requirements or recommendations.
- Apple ID for Work
- Backups
- Disk Encryption
- Firewall
- Hostnames and Usernames
- iCloud Drive
- Locking When Unattended
- Remote Management
- Touch ID (Biometric Passwords and 2FA)
- Wireless Networks
OS Steps
Do not use your personal email address Apple ID. Please create a new Apple ID using your {handle}@gitlab.com work email address to keep your personal and work data separate.
Apps Steps
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Transfer Information from a Mac (Migration Assistant)
If you are a new GitLab team member, choose the Don't transfer any information now option. Do not try to transfer information from a personal Mac or your previous company’s computer.
If you received a replacement laptop from GitLab, you can choose to transfer information from your old MacBook or start over with a clean slate.
Siri
Most team members do not use Siri on their work Mac. You can always turn it on later if you have a need.
You can use Siri if you’d like. Remember that Siri is tied to your work Apple ID and won’t be able to access or control any smart home devices or send messages to your contacts on your personal phone or devices.
Mac Cheat Sheet
If you are new to using a MacBook or switched from another OS such as windows, check out these useful shortcuts and options.
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