---
title: How to reboot a Mac mini
description: This page explains how to reboot a Mac mini
tags: mac-mini mac-mini m1 apple-silicon reboot
dates:
  validation: 2025-06-23
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


This page shows how to reboot your [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/concepts/#mac-mini) from the Scaleway console. This is useful if your Mac mini is unreachable, or you want to reboot it remotely.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- A [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini/)

For other operating systems (such as Asahi Linux), automatic restart is **not** enabled. Therefore, do not power off the machine, as it will not be able to restart remotely.
On Asahi Linux, we have installed a "hook" into the shutdown/poweroff/halt/sleep system services to provide an additional safety layer. It is crucial not to modify or disable this hook, as doing so may result in permanent loss of access to the machine if it is powered off.
1. Click **Apple silicon** in the **Bare Metal** section of the side menu. A list of your Mac minis displays.
2. Click the Mac mini you want to reboot. Your Mac mini information page displays.
3. Scroll down to the **Reboot Mac mini** section, and click **Reboot**.
4. Click **Reboot Mac mini** to confirm.
    <Message type="important">
      Rebooting a Mac mini is similar to pulling the electrical plug on a running computer, which can cause data corruption. To avoid data loss, save your documents before rebooting the machine.
    </Message>

<Message type="note">
  Mac mini and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple under license. Scaleway is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
</Message>