How to Check Which Version of macOS Your Mac is Using

  Matt Cone       August 29, 2021      Tutorials Mac


All Macs come with the macOS operating system preinstalled, but depending on how you have your system settings configured, your Mac may have an older version of macOS installed. Fortunately, it’s quick and easy to check which version of macOS is installed on your Mac.

Here’s how to check which version of macOS your Mac is using:

  1. From the Apple menu, select About This Mac, as shown below.

    Check which version of macOS your Mac is using

  2. The version of macOS installed on your computer is shown in the window, as shown below.

    Check which version of macOS your Mac is using

That’s it — you’ve successfully checked which version of macOS your Mac is using. To upgrade your Mac’s software, you can click Software Update. To see more information about your computer, you can click System Report.

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