Mac Pro Stuck on create computer account

New Mac setup is stuck on the Create a Computer Account. Password requirements message box is displayed.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Mar 8, 2025 04:15 AM

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Mar 8, 2025 06:10 AM in response to MarkAndre70

Hold the power button for ten seconds to power off, then start up again.

Consider skipping specifying your Apple-ID until later, else all your iCloud files will be copied to the Mac at this moment, delaying other progress.

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Mac Pro Stuck on create computer account

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