apple id not allowing me to unlock privacy settings

MacBook Air running Monterey 12.7.1

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Nov 24, 2023 1:41 PM

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WheelieNick

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Posted on Nov 24, 2023 2:31 PM

What is happening when you're trying to do that? You might need to use your Macs login password (which can be different from your Apple ID password) at the popup window to unlock your privacy settings

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WheelieNick

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Nov 24, 2023 2:31 PM in response to gargonterr

gargonterr Author

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Nov 24, 2023 2:32 PM in response to WheelieNick

That was it. Thanks.

Wish it made it clear what it was looking for.

apple id not allowing me to unlock privacy settings

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