# Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate via Patch Deployment

Last Updated On: 16 Sep 2026

Using Endpoint Central, you can deploy macOS 27 Golden Gate to multiple Mac devices in your network.

## Description

You can upgrade your machines to the latest version of macOS 27 Golden Gate seamlessly via patch deployment.

## Prerequisites

Ensure that the Endpoint Central agent version is **11.5.2606.01** or later on the target Mac devices before deploying the macOS Golden Gate upgrade patch.

**Note:** The macOS Golden Gate upgrade patch will not be detected if the customer's product version is below the recommended version.

## System requirements

**Operating system**: macOS 12.0 and later

## Compatible systems

Here's the list of systems that support macOS 27 Golden Gate:

- MacBook Neo (2026)
- MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- iMac with Apple silicon (2021 and later)
- Mac mini with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- Mac Pro with Apple silicon (2023)

**Note:** macOS 27 Golden Gate is not compatible with Mac devices powered by Intel processors.

## 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 Golden Gate by deploying the following patch:

| Patch ID | Patch description |
|---|---|
| 616511 | Upgrade to macOS 27 Golden Gate - Apple silicon devices only |

- The patch will be shown only on compatible systems under Missing Patches after a successful DB sync.
- During deployment, end users will be requested for credentials to perform the upgrade. This can be skipped if the endpoints are enrolled in Endpoint Central MDM. [Learn more about skipping the user authentication](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/mac-patching-user-intervention.html).