{"id":83289,"date":"2022-10-11T10:37:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T15:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=83289"},"modified":"2022-10-11T10:37:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T15:37:47","slug":"how-to-start-up-in-single-user-or-verbose-modes-in-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/83289-how-to-start-up-in-single-user-or-verbose-modes-in-macos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Up in Single-User or Verbose modes in macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Warning: don\u2019t try this at home unless you&#8217;re an advanced Mac user who\u2019s comfortable with UNIX. If you are, you can use the single-user mode or verbose mode in macOS to help isolate issues related to startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-single-user-and-verbose-modes\">Single-user and verbose modes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Single user mode enables a single \u201csuperuser\u201d and loads directly into the command line of macOS. There\u2019s no graphical shell (what you see when you log into macOS). Verbose mode displays text descriptions of precisely what your Mac is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verbose mode provides additional details as to what the computer is doing and what drivers and software it\u2019s loading during startup. This level of detail can be very helpful for troubleshooting problems with hardware or software, if errors are occurring during startup or after the operating system has loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as mentioned, you shouldn\u2019t attempt these things unless you\u2019re an advanced user and UNIX geek. If you are, feel feel to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-single-user-mode\">Single-user mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you boot your Mac in single-user mode depends on what kind of Mac you\u2019re using. Is it an older Mac without a T2 security chip? A Mac with a T2 security chip and an Intel processor? Or is it one of the newer Apple Silicon Macs with an M1 or M2 processor?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Apple T2 Security Chip is Apple&#8217;s second-generation, custom silicon for Mac. The T2 chip delivers security capabilities to your Mac such as encrypted storage and secure boot, enhanced image signal processing, and the security protocols for Touch ID data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-find-what-sort-of-mac-you-re-using\"><strong>To find what sort of Mac you\u2019re using:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Click on the Apple Menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Choose About This Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Choose System Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report.jpg\" alt=\"System Report\" class=\"wp-image-83295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-206x120.jpg 206w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-284x166.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-190x111.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-206x120@2x.jpg 412w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-284x166@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/System-Report-190x111@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>System Report<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Click Controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip.jpg\" alt=\"Apple T2 chip\" class=\"wp-image-83291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-216x120.jpg 216w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-284x158.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-190x106.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-216x120@2x.jpg 432w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-284x158@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Apple-T2-Chip-190x106@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Apple T2 chip<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Look for the mention (or lack there) of T2 Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-boot-up-in-single-user-mode-on-an-intel-mac-without-a-t2-chip\"><strong>To boot up in single-user mode on an Intel Mac without a T2 chip:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Shut down your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Press the power button then hold Command-S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;When you see a black background with white text, release Command-S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Enter your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-boot-up-in-single-user-mode-on-an-intel-mac-with-a-t2-chip\"><strong>To boot up in single-user mode on an Intel Mac with a T2 chip:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Power down your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Restart it and hold down Command-R.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Wait for the Apple logo (or a spinning globe)&nbsp; to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Enter your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Choose Disk Utility from the macOS Utilities menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Utility\" class=\"wp-image-83292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-247x120.jpg 247w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-284x138.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-190x92.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-247x120@2x.jpg 494w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-284x138@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disk-Utility-1-190x92@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Disk Utility<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Select your startup volume in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Press Mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Enter your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Quit Disk Utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;In the menu bar, click on Utilities and choose Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-boot-into-single-user-mode-on-apple-silicon-macs\"><strong>To boot into single-user mode on Apple Silicon Macs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Power down your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Restart it and hold down the power button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Wait for the Apple logo (or a spinning globe)&nbsp; to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Release the power button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Choose Disk Utility from the macOS Utilities menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Select your startup volume in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Press Mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Enter your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Quit Disk Utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;In the menu bar, click on Utilities and choose Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal.jpg\" alt=\"Terminal\" class=\"wp-image-83293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-231x120.jpg 231w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-284x148.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-190x99.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-231x120@2x.jpg 462w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-284x148@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Terminal-190x99@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-boot-up-your-mac-in-verbose-mode\">To boot up your Mac in verbose mode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Power down your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;Restart it and down the Command and V keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 Continue holding the keys until you see white text on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0 If you&#8217;re using FileVault, release the keys when you see the login window. (ileVault is a disk encryption program in macOS 10.3 and later. It performs on-the-fly encryption with volumes on Mac.)Then log in to continue startup in single-user or verbose mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault.jpg\" alt=\"FileVault\" class=\"wp-image-83294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-204x120.jpg 204w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-284x167.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-190x112.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-204x120@2x.jpg 408w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-284x167@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FileVault-190x112@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>FileVault<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0&nbsp;If you&#8217;re using a firmware password, you must turn off the password before you can start up in single-user or verbose mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b0You can now enter UNIX commands. 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