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Jaspakanz Author

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Locking Macbook after it is stolen

When you lock a mac after it has been stolen, does it have to be connected to the internet for it to be locked or is it locked immediately it is turned on ?

MacBook Pro 13", 10.13

Posted on Oct 30, 2019 6:40 AM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 7:05 AM

It has to connect to the Internet.

If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support

"What if my Mac is shut down or offline?

If your Mac is turned off or offline, you can still use Find My to request a notification when it’s located, or lock or

erase it remotely. The next time your Mac is online, the actions take effect. If you remove your Mac from Find My when it's offline, your requests are canceled."

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