Need to erase data from your Mac ASAP? Let’s get on with it! Apple allows you to erase your Mac remotely with an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac using Find My. You can also access and remotely wipe the Mac from non-Apple devices via iCloud.
What happens when you wipe out a Mac remotely?How to wipe your Mac using Find My appRemotely erase a MacBook from non-Apple devices via iCloudHow to undo an erase request using Find My
What happens when you wipe out a Mac?
Here’s what will happen if you erase your Mac remotely using another device:
It removes all the information in it, including all the apps you installed and all user accounts and their data.It signs you out of all Apple services.It disables Apple Pay and removes all your debit and credit card information from your device.You’ll receive a confirmation email on your Apple ID address.Activation Lock remains turned on to protect your device if you don’t remove your device from Find My. Removing the device from Find My turns of Activation Lock.
Your Mac’s data can only be wiped if it’s connected to the internet and is tied to your iCloud account. Note that even if you erase your Mac, your iCloud will not be removed. But before you attempt to wipe out your Mac completely, here are some crucial things to keep in mind:
You can only wipe out your Mac remotely if you have previously set Find My on your Mac.Consider setting up File Vault on your Mac to encrypt your information. This prevents unauthorized access to your Mac if it gets lost or reaches the hands of unauthorized people.
Note: If you can track your device and retrieving it is possible, you may want to lock your Mac instead of wiping it out. This prevents others from logging in. You can also display a recovery message and play a sound to let you track where it is or alert people nearby.
How to wipe your Mac remotely using Find My app
From an iPhone or iPad
You can remotely erase your MacBook using your iPhone or iPad. However, your iPhone or iPad should be connected to the same iCloud account as your Mac to be able to perform the remote erase. To do so: Note: If the device is with you and you plan to sell it or give it away, you should reset your Mac using Disk Utility instead so that you can disable the Activation Lock. You can also remove the Activation Lock by removing your Mac from Find My. If you want to learn more, check our list of things to do before selling your Mac. You can also use Find My on another Mac to remotely erase all the data on your Mac. However, the other Mac must also be tied to your iCloud account.
From another Mac
Remotely erase a MacBook from non-Apple devices via iCloud
If you don’t have an Apple device handy or your other Apple devices aren’t nearby, or you simply don’t own another iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Mac, you can still erase your Mac remotely using iCloud in a web browser.
How to undo an erase request using Find My
If you erased your device remotely and found it just in time while your Mac was offline, you can still cancel the erase request and prevent your Mac from getting wiped out. Wrapping up… Nothing is more frustrating than losing a personal device. But it is more important to ensure that losing it doesn’t cause further harm. Erasing your Mac remotely can help prevent further losses in terms of unwanted access and data theft. Have you tried erasing your device in the past? Which method did you use? Share it down below! Read more:
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