Time Capsule to restore to new Macbook Pro

Okay...I'm pretty sure this will work...but just wanted to make sure before I pull the trigger.
I currently backup my Macbook to Timecapsule. I'm getting a new Macbook Pro soon and wanted to make sure that I can restore my current setup to the new laptop from my Time Capsule backups.
Thanks in advance for your sage advice.

I currently backup my Macbook to Timecapsule. I'm getting a new Macbook Pro soon and wanted to make sure that I can restore my current setup to the new laptop from my Time Capsule backups.
Yes. Check out the following Apple support article: Restoring files from a Time Capsule backup, specifically the section, titled "Restoring an existing Time Capsule backup to a new Mac."

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