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how do you turn off lock down mode

Can lock down mode be turned off?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 4:36 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 9:25 PM

NSX2000 Said:

"how do you turn off lock down mode: Can lock down mode be turned off?"

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How to Turn Off Lockdown Mode on a Mac:***

  1. Choose the Apple menu > System Settings.
  2. From the sidebar, click Privacy & Security.
  3. Scroll down to Lockdown Mode, then click Turn Off.


***Source:  About Lockdown Mode - Apple Support

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Feb 23, 2023 9:25 PM in response to NSX2000

NSX2000 Said:

"how do you turn off lock down mode: Can lock down mode be turned off?"

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How to Turn Off Lockdown Mode on a Mac:***

  1. Choose the Apple menu > System Settings.
  2. From the sidebar, click Privacy & Security.
  3. Scroll down to Lockdown Mode, then click Turn Off.


***Source:  About Lockdown Mode - Apple Support

Feb 23, 2023 8:55 PM in response to NSX2000

Hi NSX2000,

Re: Can lock down mode be turned off?


There's a discussion thread online on a similar situation:

Can you turn off lockdown mode - Apple Community


Eg: LD150 says:

As this is an extreme thing to do for seriously at l-risk people such as in a violent abuse situation, you would

    1. Not try it without reason
    2. Not want to turn it off without help


If you did test it out, if there is no Off button then contact Apple Support.

You should be able to reach them here  

Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support  

or phone numbers  


Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support 


All the best :-)

how do you turn off lock down mode

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