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After erasing all disks and reinstalling macOS I am now getting the error failed to activate device. I ensured that it has internet access hardwired over ethernet and also over wifi. Anyone know if there is a way to confirm if it is on Apple's end?
When you went to Activate the Mac did it have one of your macOS admin user accounts listed for you to authenticate against?
Is this a 2019 model with a T2 security chip? If so, then you may need to perform a DFU firmware Revive.
Also, why did you perform the clean install? That reason could be the same reason you are having the Activation issue.
A Mac Pro, Apple's big desktop system (which is the system this forum is for)? Or a MacBook Pro? Model and version of macOS you're trying to install?
In any case, failure to activate a device often is an indication of a firewall, VPN or other security system blocking the connection, or some other problem with the Internet connection. Without details about your setup and network, it's pretty much impossible to offer specific advice, but that's the place I'd start.
Regards.
Reset Mac Pro and getting failed to activate device
