Can I use my imac 27 inches (mid 2011) as a second monitor for my new imac 27-inch 5K?

Simple enough... I just want to know if my old imac can still be used as a second screen to my new imac 27-inch 5K.

I have a thunderbolt cable to connect the two.

Thank you

Hi nomad2224,.

Thank you for using communities Support from Apple!

Whether or not you can use your old iMac as secondary screen for your new iMac (known as the target Display Mode) will depend on the model. You can find information and the steps in the following article useful:

Use your iMac as a display with the target - Apple Support Display Mode

See you soon

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