Setup basics
Setup basics iPhone has an easy setup process to help you get going when you first turn on your device. Whether you're just getting started or want to make sure you have the basics set up, you're in the right place.
Learn the basics to get started with your Mac, including how to use the trackpad, the menu bar, Control Center, and more.
Basic Setup for Your Apple MacBook Pro
Basic Setup for Your Apple MacBook Pro Authored by: Support .com Tech Pro Team Setting up an Apple MacBook Pro Setting up your Apple MacBook Pro is an essential process to ensure you have a fully functional and personalized workstation.
Basic Setup for Your Apple MacBook Authored by: Support .com Tech Pro Team Basic Setup for an Apple MacBook Setting up your Apple MacBook is an exciting process that ensures you have a fully functional laptop ready for use.
Set up your iPhone or iPad
Set up for you or for a child Next, choose whether to set up your iPhone for you or for a child. Learn how to create a new Apple Account for a child under 13, how to set up Family Sharing, and how to use parental controls on a child's iPhone.
Yes. Apple designs iOS to be intuitive for first-time smartphone users. The setup process includes on-screen prompts at every step, and the Tips app provides guided tutorials for core features. Most people can set up and start using an iPhone within 15 to 20 minutes.
New iPhone 25 Must
New to iPhone? Discover 25 must-know tips to set up, customize, and get the most from your iPhone with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence in 2026.
To set up a new iPhone, power it on, connect to Wi-Fi, sign in with your Apple ID, and choose how to restore your data, from an iCloud backup, an old iPhone directly, or as a brand-new device. The full process takes under 30 minutes for most people.
