How To: Upgrading to Catalina (End User)

Use this document when upgrading an end user device to macOS Catalina 10.15

Step-by-step guide

Open a Spotlight Search by clicking the magnifying glass located in the top right corner of the screen.
Enter Self Service into the search and hit enter to launch the app.
Click macOS Updates under the Bookmarks section on the left.
Click Install on the Install macOS Catalina option.
Once the Install button has been hit you will be prompt with the following window.

Installation Warning
If you have not backed up your information, please close/cancel this upgrade and return to it after you backup your data. This will restart your computer in 4-5 minutes and any unsaved data will be lost. It is advised you run this upgrade at the end of the day as it may take 30-40 minutes to complete.
Once you are confident that your information is securely back up, click Install to being the macOS Catalina Installation.

Log In

Your machine may ask you to log in and then begin to update again.
Once the macOS Catalina installation is complete, you will be able to log into the machine and being using it.

Relocated Items

After the installation there will be a shortcut folder on your desktop called "Relocated Items". This folder can be moved to the trash.
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