
Follow the prompts to fully erase your Mac.
Click System Preferences in the menu bar > Erase All Contents and Settings. If you haven’t upgraded already, it’s easiest to factory reset a Mac that’s running Monterey. MacOS Monterey offers an all-new Erase Assistant for 2018 and later Macs. Shortcut: You can also search your Mac for “erase” with Spotlight search (magnifying glass in top right corner or use keyboard shortcut cmd + spacebar) macOS Monterey: How to reset your Mac Enter your password if required, then follow the steps to reset your Mac. Now click Transfer or Reset > Erase All Contents and Settings. Open the System Settings app on your Mac.
How to reset MacBooks and Mac desktops macOS Ventura: How to reset your Mac
Reset MacBooks and Mac desktops on macOS Big Sur or earlier.