Activate Mac Failed To Create Activation Request Jun 2026

2 replies. User profile for user: Encryptor5000. Encryptor5000. Level 5. 7,688 points. Feb 1, 2022 6:16 PM in response to arya240. Apple Support Community MacBook fails to create activation request : r/macsysadmin

: If possible, use a hardwired connection. Wi-Fi is often the culprit for "failed request" errors. Use a Mobile Hotspot activate mac failed to create activation request

Another Mac with macOS Catalina or newer, Apple Configurator 2 installed, and a USB-C cable. 2 replies

Many users found success by triggering a fresh erase from the Recovery screen. Level 5

| Goal | Command (Terminal in Recovery) | |------|--------------------------------| | Sync time | ntpdate -u time.apple.com | | Set DNS to Google | networksetup -setdnsservers Wi-Fi 8.8.8.8 | | Disable IPv6 | networksetup -setv6off Wi-Fi | | Clear activation cache | rm -rf /var/db/ActivationLock* | | Check MDM lock | profiles status -type enrollment |