How to Set up Automatic Updates on Mac

If you want to automate your monthly Mac OS updates to ensure a secure device and compatibility with popular software, follow the directions below.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

2. To automatically install macOS updates, select “Automatically keep my Mac up-to-date.”
3. To set advanced update options, click Advanced, then do any of the following:

To have your Mac check for updates automatically, select “Check for updates.”
To have your Mac download updates without asking, select “Download new updates when available.”
To have your Mac install macOS updates automatically, select “Install macOS updates.”
To have your Mac install app updates from the App Store automatically, select “Install app updates from the App Store.”
To have your Mac install system files and security updates automatically, select “Install system data files and security updates.”

4. Click Okay