macOS Catalina (10.15) introduces new features to Apple’s portable and desktop operating systems. If you’re ready to upgrade to Catalina, first make sure your computer can handle it. Then follow these instructions to take your Mac to the next step.

Not just any Mac can run Catalina, but most released in the past decade are compatible with this version of macOS. Here are the machines that can upgrade:

In addition to the hardware requirements, macOS Catalina has other requirements. Here’s what else you’ll need to make the switch:

Once you know you can upgrade macOS, follow these steps to download and install the new operating system.