appleid on Mac is greyed out in system setting

Appleid on Mac is greyed out in system setting. No screen lock. Can access Apple ID on appleid.com webpage.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Nov 10, 2025 4:43 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2025 5:54 PM

Hello,


Try checking your screen time settings, there is a setting that will gray out your Apple ID in there.

Go to System Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> Accounts (for good measure make sure iTunes & App Store Purchases are allowed).


Or, if you don't want any type of restriction, you can turn it off at the top switch "Content & Privacy Restrictions".


Hope this helps


-KaffeeCoffee

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Nov 10, 2025 5:54 PM in response to HaroldSaxon

Hello,


Try checking your screen time settings, there is a setting that will gray out your Apple ID in there.

Go to System Settings -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> Accounts (for good measure make sure iTunes & App Store Purchases are allowed).


Or, if you don't want any type of restriction, you can turn it off at the top switch "Content & Privacy Restrictions".


Hope this helps


-KaffeeCoffee

Nov 10, 2025 5:52 PM in response to HaroldSaxon

heck these possibilities:

● If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), a frequent reason is it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by a technology administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution.

- Read this support article If your Apple ID or other options are greyed out in Settings —> If your Apple Account is grayed out in Settings, or you can't sign out - Apple Support


Tap your Settings app > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > scroll to Accounts > tap Allow Changes and turn on.


- If the device is managed (check: Settings > General > VPN (or Profiles & Device Management), contact the technology department of the organization that is doing the managing.


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