Activation Lock

How can I make my MacBook be Activated


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Feb 18, 2023 9:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 7:06 PM

Hello Paul_Kyeremeh,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with Activation Lock on your Mac. Follow the steps here to turn off Activation Lock: Activation Lock for Mac - Apple Support


"How to disable Activation Lock

To disable Activation Lock, turn off Find My Mac.

macOS Ventura or later

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. Click your name (Apple ID) in the sidebar.
  3. Click iCloud on the right.
  4. Scroll down and turn off Find My Mac, then enter your Apple ID password when prompted.

macOS Monterey or earlier

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
  2. Click Apple ID.
  3. Click iCloud in the sidebar.
  4. Deselect the Find My Mac checkbox on the right, then enter your Apple ID password when prompted. 

Other ways to disable Activation Lock

If your previously owned Mac shows an Activation Lock window that asks for someone else's Apple ID, the previous owner may need to remove Activation Lock for you."


We hope this helps.


Cheers!


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Feb 19, 2023 7:06 PM in response to Paul_Kyeremeh

Hello Paul_Kyeremeh,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with Activation Lock on your Mac. Follow the steps here to turn off Activation Lock: Activation Lock for Mac - Apple Support


"How to disable Activation Lock

To disable Activation Lock, turn off Find My Mac.

macOS Ventura or later

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. Click your name (Apple ID) in the sidebar.
  3. Click iCloud on the right.
  4. Scroll down and turn off Find My Mac, then enter your Apple ID password when prompted.

macOS Monterey or earlier

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
  2. Click Apple ID.
  3. Click iCloud in the sidebar.
  4. Deselect the Find My Mac checkbox on the right, then enter your Apple ID password when prompted. 

Other ways to disable Activation Lock

If your previously owned Mac shows an Activation Lock window that asks for someone else's Apple ID, the previous owner may need to remove Activation Lock for you."


We hope this helps.


Cheers!


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