# Upgrade to macOS Ventura via patch deployment

**Last Updated On**: 03 Aug 2026  
**3 minutes read**

## Description

On October 24, Apple released macOS Ventura (macOS 13) - the nineteenth major release of the OS. Named after the city of Ventura - located on the central coast of California, this update is preceded by macOS Monterey. You can upgrade your machines to Ventura seamlessly via patch deployment.

## System requirements

**Operating system**: macOS 10.12 and later

## Compatible systems

Here's the list of systems that can support macOS Ventura:

- iMac (2017 and later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook Air (2018 and later)
- MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
- Mac Pro (2019 and later)
- Mac Studio (2022)
- Mac mini (2018 and later)
- MacBook (2017)

## Creating a backup

Before installing an upgrade, it is always recommended to create a backup of your machines. You can use [Time Machine to create a backup](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250) of your Mac devices.

## Upgrading via patch deployment

You can upgrade your Mac devices to macOS Ventura by deploying the patch with ID **604348**.

| Patch ID | Patch description |
|---|---|
| 604348 | Upgrade to macOS Ventura - Intel and Silicon |

*Patch details*

**Note**

- The patch will be shown **only in the compatible systems** under **Missing Patches** after a successful DB sync.
- For Apple silicon machines, during deployment the end-users will receive a prompt to enter the password for the deployment to proceed.

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