Re-register MacBooks bought as gift into that persons name

How do I re-register MacBooks purchased as gifts into that persons name?

Posted on Feb 12, 2023 12:38 PM

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sberman

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Posted on Feb 12, 2023 1:02 PM

The recipient hopefully will be the first (and only) person to sign in to this Mac using her/his own, unique Apple ID. Then that person will be the owner.

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sberman

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Feb 12, 2023 1:02 PM in response to 76592

The recipient hopefully will be the first (and only) person to sign in to this Mac using her/his own, unique Apple ID. Then that person will be the owner.

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