Is there a way to install macOS Monterey without using the App Store?

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Is there a way to install macOS Monterey without using the App Store?

I recently wiped my macbook pro (2015) and started anew with a new Apple Id, but cannot sign in to the App Store with this new Id for some reason. When prompted in the App Store, I enter my correct credentials (yes, I am certain they are correct) but it says I've entered a wrong Apple Id/Passcode.

Due to this, I cannot do any software updates on my mac, which is still on OS X Yosemite (v10.10.5), as all of these updates use the App Store.

I'm thinking that if there is a way to bypass the App Store sign in, by getting the Monterey download from the browser where my Apple Id credentials work correctly, then I could upgrade to Monterey and hopefully resolve the App Store issue.

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Nov 30, 2021 8:19 AM

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Limnos

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Nov 30, 2021 8:42 AM in response to JayChillinFam

For anything newer than Sierra you need to use the Mac App Store app.

Try resetting the password:

Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID [Account] password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487

or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/

Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071

If you still need help:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169

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