"Activate Mac: Failed to create activation request" typically occurs when your Mac cannot reach Apple's activation servers or lacks a secure digital identity to verify itself. This often happens after a factory reset, a password change that triggers a security deactivation, or when system-level security policies (like Activation Lock ) are active. Apple Support Community Immediate Troubleshooting Steps Switch to a Wired Connection
A weak or unstable connection is the most common cause. activate mac failed to create activation request