During the setup process, you'll be asked to create a user account, which includes a username and password. Having a piece of paper and a pen nearby is helpful. In addition to a reliable internet connection, you'll need your Wi-Fi network information, your Apple ID username and password, and the Mac's charger or power cord. The process will take longer if you plan on restoring your Mac from a Time Machine backup of another Mac.
Make sure to set aside around an hour to get your Mac set up. There's something special about getting a new computer. Then there are other things to consider: Do you need FileVault? How can you get information off of your old Mac or PC and onto the new one? Those questions are exactly why we're here.
For starters, the process can take several hours if you plan on transferring your data from another computer.
