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Activation lock

After erasing my Mac Mini from the “Find My” app, i forgot my password for activation lock. When logging back in to the Mac Mini, a lock is shown asking for a password. I’ve tried all the passwords I can think of and can’t get it. Is there a way around this; using my Apple ID, getting a verification email, anything?



Mac mini, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 25, 2022 6:38 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2022 2:45 AM

How to remove Activation Lock


Learn what to do if you see the Activation Lock screen on your device, or if you're asked to remove Activation Lock on a device that's offline and not in your possession.


Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.

Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.



Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.



Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 26, 2022 2:45 AM in response to Javy91

How to remove Activation Lock


Learn what to do if you see the Activation Lock screen on your device, or if you're asked to remove Activation Lock on a device that's offline and not in your possession.


Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.

Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.



Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

  1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  3. At the top, click All Devices.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. Click Remove from Account.



Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request.



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