How to check if MacBook has activation lock online?

Hi everyone :)


I got ability to purchase MacBook Pro 13 TouchBar 2020 from Gumtree - seller says "don't know how to check it" and send me photo of its serial number.


How can I do this online?


I know with iPhone it is easy with online websites - but how about MacBook?


Thank You

Posted on Jun 3, 2021 9:08 AM

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Jun 3, 2021 11:15 PM in response to the_bart123

See the article How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Unlock on the web 

To remove Activation Lock from a device that's not in your possession, follow the steps below. If you purchased a device that's protected by Activation Lock, ask the previous owner to follow these steps. 

  1. From a web browser, sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.
  2. Go to Find iPhone.
  3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased. 
  6. Click Remove from Account.

To begin the setup process, restart the device.

Read Activation Lock for Mac - Apple Support


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