With macOS Catalina or later and Mac computers that have the Apple T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon, you can use Activation Lock to protect your Mac.Įach time an iPhone or iPad is activated or recovered, the device contacts Apple to check whether Activation Lock is turned on.Īctivation Lock turns on automatically when you set up Find My.* After it's turned on, Apple securely stores your Apple ID on its activation servers and links it to your device. With watchOS 2 and later, you can use Activation Lock to protect your Apple Watch. All you need to do is keep Find My turned on. Even if you erase your device remotely, Activation Lock can continue to deter anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. Activation Lock turns on automatically when you turn on Find My on your device.Īctivation Lock helps you keep your device secure, even if it's in the wrong hands, and can improve your chances of recovering it. Find My includes Activation Lock - a feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone or iPad if it's ever lost or stolen.
