Install macOS without Apple Account and password

I know you can skip logging in to your apple account during macOS installation process option-command-R.


is it also possible to not define a password?

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Apr 5, 2025 10:06 PM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 1:39 AM

No, an Apple computer cannot be set up without a password, as it's a fundamental security feature to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access. 



How to log in automatically to a Mac user account


Which implies, there is already a User Account Password that exists


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Install macOS without Apple Account and password

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