Jan 15, 2016 · Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. I see you want to access the System Preferences on your Mac. To open them, simply click on the in the top left corner of your screen, and …

Feb 25, 2024 · Click the Apple menu > System Preferences. If using macOS Big Sur (?) or newer, then it's Apple menu > System Settings. Once System Preferences (or System Settings) has launched, …

May 1, 2020 · Apple menu > System Preferences would be on a Mac computer, not an iPhone. For an iPhone, see the iPhone section of If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Aug 16, 2023 · If you're on Monterey or earlier, use System Preferences. Otherwise, choose System Settings from the Apple menu or click on it in the Dock. (243319)

Dec 30, 2023 · On recent macOS versions, look in the Apple menu for System Settings. System Settings is the new name for what was called System Preferences.

Jul 12, 2022 · Hello! On iPhone your system preferences will be located under "Settings." Only on macOS are they located under "System Preferences." I hope this answers your question!

Mar 12, 2025 · They have been renamed "System Settings" since macOS Ventura. They are exactly in the same place as always, in the Apple menu.

Oct 4, 2021 · My Mac does not have System Preferences as an option From the Apple menu . I need to update my OS. How can I update my OS?

Jun 22, 2022 · If you click on the Apple menu > System Preferences, there is an icon for Apple ID. It is the only icon you cannot remove from the System Preferences panel. Alternately, once in System …

Oct 11, 2022 · Hey there AmberTSR, Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. To get started, with System Preferences closed, if you open Finder, go to Menu > Applications, and open …