Activate Mac Failed To Create Activation Request [OFFICIAL Series]

Published by: Tech Repair Central Difficulty Level: Moderate Estimated Time to Fix: 10–45 minutes Introduction You have just wiped your Intel-based Mac (MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro) to sell it, give it away, or perform a clean installation of macOS. You boot up, connect to Wi-Fi, and step through the setup assistant. Then, just as you reach the “Activate Mac” screen—a hurdle you never expected—you see it: “Failed to create activation request. Make sure you’re connected to the internet and try again.” Your heart sinks. You check Wi-Fi. It works. You try again. Same error. You restart. Same error.

A: Only if you (the original owner) have not removed it from your Apple ID. Ask the seller to remotely remove the Mac from their “Find My” and iCloud device list. activate mac failed to create activation request

Another Mac with macOS Catalina or newer, Apple Configurator 2 installed, and a USB-C cable. Published by: Tech Repair Central Difficulty Level: Moderate