The safeguard persists even after the Mac has been formatted and macOS reinstalled. The feature prevents your Mac from being used by someone else for as long as Activation Lock is enabled. If you haven't manually disabled Find My, Activation Lock is enabled on your device. The feature works in tandem with Apple's Find My network, and while Find My is enabled on a device it is also secured with Activation Lock. What Is Activation Lock?Īctivation Lock is a safeguard that locks your Mac to your Apple ID.
Activation Lock must be removed on a Mac before it is sold, passed on, or purchased second-hand.
Activation Lock first appeared on the iPhone as a means of preventing thieves from using stolen Apple devices and has subsequently found its way onto the Mac, Apple Watch, and more.
