If none work, your Mac’s may be corrupted on Apple’s side. Call Apple Support and provide:
Force the faulty Mac into using a specific key combination while it is plugged in. activate mac failed to create activation request
If basic troubleshooting fails, you may need to clear the device's state or use secondary tools: If none work, your Mac’s may be corrupted
: If you are stuck in a loop and don't mind data loss, you can select The activation fails for a few primary reasons:
When you erase or reinstall macOS on modern Apple hardware, the device must verify its hardware security cryptographic keys with Apple’s servers before allowing user setup. The activation fails for a few primary reasons:
Try a different network (like a mobile hotspot) to rule out router or firewall issues. Verify Apple Server Status : Sometimes the issue is on Apple's end. Check the Apple System Status page