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.
