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Used iMac

How do I register my used iMac to my Apple account


MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Feb 4, 2022 11:47 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2022 11:55 AM

If you bought it used, please do the following before beginning to use it, otherwise you will have a complete mess on your hands.


What to do before selling or giving away your Mac


After you have executed those steps and re-installed Mac OS you will simply log into enter your Apple ID.


System Preferences - Click Apple ID and follow the on-screen prompts.


Macs are not "registered" to users.



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Feb 4, 2022 11:55 AM in response to arie83

If you bought it used, please do the following before beginning to use it, otherwise you will have a complete mess on your hands.


What to do before selling or giving away your Mac


After you have executed those steps and re-installed Mac OS you will simply log into enter your Apple ID.


System Preferences - Click Apple ID and follow the on-screen prompts.


Macs are not "registered" to users.



Used iMac

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