How to Eject USB from Mac

Although we can often be in a hurry, it’s vital to know how to safely remove a USB from a Mac to preserve your saved data on the external drive. Luckily, there are a few different ways to eject a USB drive from your Mac. We’ll go over three quick and easy ways to disconnect a USB below.

Related: How to Make the Most of the Mac Dock

Jump To:

• Eject USB on Mac with Finder
• How to Eject USB from Mac Using Key Commands
• Safely Eject USB on a Mac by Right-Clicking

Eject USB on Mac with Finder

To safely remove a USB flash drive from a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from Finder:

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1. Open Finder.
   
   
2. Scroll down to Locations in the side navigation.
   
   
3. Click the Eject button right next to the drive name.
   
   

How to Eject USB from Mac Using Key Commands

To eject a USB on Mac with key commands:

1. Make sure the USB window is open, or you have selected the drive you want to eject.
   
   
2. press the Command + E keys at the same time and the USB will automatically eject.
   
   

Safely Eject USB on a Mac by Right-Clicking

If, for any reason, the eject button on Finder is not working, you can also eject a USB drive with a right-click (or control-click).

1. Right-click or control-click on the drive you want to eject.
   
   
2. Select Eject.
   
   

These are probably the three simplest and quickest ways to safely eject a USB flash drive from a Mac computer. While going through these steps can sometimes feel like a hassle, it's worth it to protect your files from being lost or corrupted. For more tips and tricks on how to use your Mac, sign up for our Tip of the Day!