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How to create a macOS Golden Gate USB install drive [Video]

9to5Mac • Sun, 28 Jun 2026

In this hands-on guide, I’ll show you how to transform a USB drive into a macOS Golden Gate USB installer . Having access to a macOS Golden Gate USB installer is useful for upgrading from macOS Tahoe or earlier versions of macOS across multiple Macs, among other use cases. Have a look at my full hands-on video walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Mac guides and tutorials.

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In this hands-on guide, I’ll show you how to transform a USB drive into a macOS Golden Gate USB installer .

Having access to a macOS Golden Gate USB installer is useful for upgrading from macOS Tahoe or earlier versions of macOS across multiple Macs, among other use cases.

Have a look at my full hands-on video walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Mac guides and tutorials.

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