How to bypass creator password request during MacBook Air setup?

Just purchased new MacBook Air M4 2025. AppleID ok. Internet connection OK. cannot use the Setup User or other functions as do not have a creator password which it keeps asking for.

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Original Title: Just purchased new MacBook Air M4 2025. AppleID ok. Internet connection OK. cannot use the Setup User or other functions as do not have a creator password which it keeps asking for.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 9, 2025 9:53 PM

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Jun 9, 2025 10:10 PM in response to PaulHedley

What do you mean by creator password?

Maybe provide a screenshot of what you are seeing.

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