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Incorrect system time can cause security handshake failures. If possible, use the in Recovery Mode to set the correct date manually. Apple Support Community Advanced Solutions

2 replies. User profile for user: Encryptor5000. Encryptor5000. Level 5. 7,688 points. Feb 1, 2022 6:16 PM in response to arya240. Apple Support Community MacBook fails to create activation request : r/macsysadmin activate mac failed to create activation request

If your Mac's internal clock is incorrect, it may fail to establish a secure connection with Apple’s servers. Check the top right corner of the screen for the time. Incorrect system time can cause security handshake failures

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. User profile for user: Encryptor5000

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