Looking to reset your Mac to its factory settings? Here's how to wipe data from your computer and start over again.

This is the line that will erase your Mac and restore it to factory settings. When you’ve backed up everything and all data has been taken care of, paste this command into Terminal and click Return.

For a MacBook, starting over would be a factory reset. A factory reset is exactly what it sounds like: erasing everything in order to restore a MacBook to how it would have been leaving the factory.

Planning to sell or trade-in your old MacBook? Factory resetting it is the best way to clear your personal data before you pass it along to a new owner.

Factory resetting your MacBook is the best way to wipe all your personal data and get it ready for someone else.

Looking to reset your Mac to its factory settings? Here's how to wipe data from your computer and start over again.

Looking to reset your Mac to its factory settings? Here's how to wipe data from your computer and start over again.