Unofficial archive. This is a read-only, community-run archive of the Apple Support Community. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.
Jeromegre
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How can I change iCloud login on a Mac Air when the owner is unreachable?

My Mac air is under my friends I cloud how can I change this because my friend is not reachable at this moment


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

Original Title: Mac air user login

Posted on Oct 14, 2026 7:12 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 14, 2026 7:20 AM in response to Jeromegre

If the Mac is activation locked to your friend only they can remove the activation lock or logout of their account. It is their Mac and this is a theft deterrent system

Jeromegre Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 14, 2026 7:22 AM in response to WheelieNick

Thank you

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376095