To share a disk in macOS Recovery, you'll need to connect two Macs using a cable and then use the "Share Disk" utility. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Share a Disk in macOS Recovery
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Connect the computers: Use a USB, USB-C, or Thunderbolt cable to connect the two Mac computers.
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Start in macOS Recovery: Boot the computer you want to share the disk from into macOS Recovery mode. The method for doing this varies depending on your Mac's processor:
- Mac with Apple Silicon: Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window. Click the gear icon labeled "Options," then click "Continue."
- Intel-based Mac: Immediately after turning on or restarting your Mac, press and hold one of these key combinations until you see the Apple logo or another startup screen:
- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in Recovery system.
- Option (⌥)-Command (⌘)-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet.
- Shift-Option (⌥)-Command (⌘)-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet. This might offer an earlier version of macOS.
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Open Disk Sharing Utility: Once in macOS Recovery, you will see the "Recovery" app. In the Recovery app menu bar, click Utilities, then select Share Disk. (Reference: "In the Recovery app, choose Utilities Share Disk.")
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Select and Share the Volume:
- Select the volume: Choose the specific volume or disk you want to share from the list.
- Start Sharing: Click the Start Sharing button. (Reference: "Select the volume you want to share, then click Start Sharing.")
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Access the Shared Disk on the Other Mac: The other Mac should now be able to access the shared disk.
By following these steps, you can successfully share a disk in macOS Recovery, allowing you to transfer files or perform other disk-related tasks between the two connected Macs.
