Setting up a 4th iMac workstation. Can its user be generic, with no AppleID?

I'm re-adding a 2019 27" iMac (Ventura) to the network. It will be used by a couple of people intermittently for different tasks, essentially as a spare. It will have a Creative Cloud license, but not any Mail or 'other devices' to sync with. I'd like to use a generic name, like 'Mac 4', and no associated Apple ID.


Is that feasible?


iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 11:25 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2023 12:31 PM

Yes. When you configure any workstation, and it asks your Apple ID, you can simply hit command-Q.

That will ask you if you want to skip this step, and you can.


The down side is configuring Find my Mac is a little more difficult, but the upside is you aren't limited to have one user hog the accounts.


Generally I don't use it when setting up my Mac, as my AppleID is linked to some features on my wife's machine, and MFA kicks in and surprises my wife unless I tell her what's going on.


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Jul 11, 2023 12:31 PM in response to Tracy McCarthy

Yes. When you configure any workstation, and it asks your Apple ID, you can simply hit command-Q.

That will ask you if you want to skip this step, and you can.


The down side is configuring Find my Mac is a little more difficult, but the upside is you aren't limited to have one user hog the accounts.


Generally I don't use it when setting up my Mac, as my AppleID is linked to some features on my wife's machine, and MFA kicks in and surprises my wife unless I tell her what's going on.


Setting up a 4th iMac workstation. Can its user be generic, with no AppleID?

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