IPod Classic - reformat on Mac?

I purchased a new iPod Classic and had to start it with my PC as my Mac has an older operating system. I am planning on purchasing a new iMac in the next few months and expect that I'll be using my iPod exclusively with this iMac. Can I reset / reformat my iPod Classic with my new Mac after I purchase it?
Thanks!

You just need to restore the iPod on your new Mac, that will reformat it. Restoring in iTunes for Mac will erase and reformat the iPod's hard drive, reload the software with the Mac version and put it back to default settings, so if you have songs on your iPod that aren't on iTunes you will lose them if you have no back up. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes

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