New Mac is locked

I purchased a new MacBook and tried transferring the information, and now the new Mac is locked. I tried using the password on the old one, but it's not excepting it.


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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 8:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 9:09 AM

Janize1 wrote:

I purchased a new MacBook and tried transferring the information, and now the new Mac is locked. I tried using the password on the old one, but it's not excepting it.




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350




you can always call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


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Jan 4, 2021 9:09 AM in response to Janize1

Janize1 wrote:

I purchased a new MacBook and tried transferring the information, and now the new Mac is locked. I tried using the password on the old one, but it's not excepting it.




The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350




you can always call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


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