Firewalls, VPNs, or restricted public Wi-Fi (like at a school or office) blocking Apple's servers. Date and Time Mismatch:
If you've gone through these troubleshooting steps and still encounter the "Failed to create activation request" error, it's likely that there's a more specific issue related to your Mac or your location. Directly contacting Apple Support or visiting an Apple Store may provide the most straightforward path to resolving the issue. activate mac failed to create activation request
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