How to Create a High Sierra Recovery Disk for Your Mac

When you're ready to sell, trade-in, or give away your Mac, it's essential to know how to create a recovery disk for the new owner. This process allows them to easily restore their Mac to its original state in case of any issues.

To begin, make sure your Mac is running macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later. You can check for updates by going to System Preferences > Software Update. Once you've updated your Mac, restart it and hold down the 'Command + R' keys to boot into Recovery mode.

In the Recovery app window, select 'Reinstall macOS' from the utilities menu and click 'Continue.' Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.

During installation, be patient as your Mac may restart several times and show a progress bar. It's also normal for the screen to be empty for minutes at a time. Once installation is complete, your Mac might restart again to a setup assistant.

To ensure a smooth recovery process, follow these guidelines:

* Allow the installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid.

* Use Terminal to check if your Mac has a Recovery partition by entering 'diskutil list.'

* If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD.

* If the installer doesn't see your disk or says it can't install on your computer or volume, you might need to erase your disk first.

* If the installer asks to unlock your disk, enter the password you use to log in to your Mac.

Creating a recovery disk is an essential step in preparing your Mac for resale. By following these steps, you'll ensure that the new owner can easily restore their Mac to its original state if needed.

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