I have a 2014 Macbook Pro and cannot download the upgrade for Monterey. Is there a way around this

Big Sur is the newest compatible OS for a 2014 MacBook Pro. See the following from Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,2, MacBookPro11,3

Part Number: MGXC2xx/A, MGXA2xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Big Sur

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,1

Part Numbers: MGX72xx/A, MGX82xx/A, MGX92xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Big Sur

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)

RachelRich wrote:

I have a 2014 Macbook Pro and cannot download the upgrade for Monterey. Is there a way around this

This is what I see...you need at least a 2015 MBP

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support