help cannnot unlock my i pod

what do you mean by locked?

Is the problem the locked screen?

If you forgot the passcode on your iPod touch, or your iPod touch is disabled - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211080

Or is the problem Activation Lock:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365

If so see: How to remove Activation Lock https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441