Can I install macOS without Apple ID?

Fortunately, you don’t need an Apple ID to update macOS software. Third-party software purchased through the App Store requires the Apple ID logged in for the person who bought it in order to re-download it, but you may be able to install and launch updates without that login.

How can I update my Mac without Apple ID?

There is no way to do it without an Apple ID. If you want to upgrade it, you’ll need an Apple ID. You can wipe it again later when you sell it to remove the Apple ID and leave it ready for the next owner to use their own Apple ID with it.

Is Mac OS El Capitan free?

There were multiple betas released after the keynote. OS X El Capitan was released to end users on September 30, 2015, as a free upgrade through the Mac App Store.

How do I reinstall El Capitan without a disk?

Reinstall El Capitan on a computer already running it

1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.
2. If prompted, select your main language and then click the arrow.
3. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue.

How do I reinstall OS without Apple ID?

If you install the OS from a USB stick, you don’t have to use your Apple ID. Boot from the USB stick, use the Disk Utility before installing, erase your computer’s disk partitions, and then install.

How can I install apps from App Store without Apple ID?

You have three main options to overcome this problem:

1. Use a third-party tool to sideload apps onto your device.
2. Jailbreak your iPhone or iPad so you can use alternative app stores.
3. Use an older version of iTunes released by Apple that still supports the App Store.

How do I get the El Capitan App Store?

Upgrade from previous versions to OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

1. From the Apple menu, select App Store….
2. When the App Store opens, search for and download El Capitan.
3. Once the download is complete, the installer should automatically open.
4. From the Apple menu, select App Store…, and then install any available updates.

How do I install El Capitan?

Download the El Capitan installer from the Apple website. It is no longer available in the App Store. Once the download is complete, the installer starts automatically.

How do I download apps on my Mac without an Apple ID?

Jailbreak your iOS device so that you can use an alternative application downloader. Download an older version of iTunes which still supports the App Store. Bypass the authentication by signing out from your Apple account. Change your Apple settings so that the Apple ID won’t be required for every transaction.