This guide explains how to wipe the hard drive on your MacBook Pro, erasing all of your data. Additional information covers how to back up your laptop first, and how to reinstall the operating system after erasing everything.

If your Mac runs macOS Monterey (12.0) or later, you can easily sell or trade it in:

Go to System Preferences.

In the menu bar, click Erase All Content and Settings. This will remove your personal data and any apps you installed without deleting macOS.