How to Fix ‘Computer Account Creation Failed’ Error in M1 Mac

 In this article, we have discussed the ways using which you can Fix the “Computer Account Creation Failed” error on your M1 Mac. Recently, Apple launched MacBook Air, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro with its M1 chip that has received widespread praise for its performance. This is because the new chip offers incredible per watt performance and the laptops loaded with this chip are ranking better in the benchmark tests compared to the Intel Macs.

However, there a vast number of M1 chip-loaded Mac users who are continuously reporting issues that they are facing on their device, including the error that pops up when the user is setting up his M1 Mac. So, if you are among the individuals who are facing the ‘Computer Account Creation Failed’ error, you need not panic; rather, go through the steps mentioned below to find out a suitable solution for yourself.

Fixing the ‘Computer Account Creation Failed’ Error in Apple M1 Mac

Before you head over to the steps to fix the issue, you should be aware of this error in general. In the previous few weeks, a vast number of users have already reported about this issue, and a lot of other users are still reporting about it. In a maximum number of cases, this user account creation process fails to work, thereby holding your Mac in a stuck-up situation. The error remains on the screen for a long duration than expected.

In several cases, this error gets displayed whenthe M1 Mac is reformatted or reset. What is more frustrating is that when the M1 Mac is restarted after this error, it shows the same user accountthat was failed while creating, and further, if you enter the password you created, it won’t work. This would no doubt irritate and at the same time annoy the users.

So, we have come up with certain ways you can fix this issue on your M1 Mac. If you are facing a similar issue as discussed above, you can go through the steps that have been mentioned below:

What’s the Solution?

So, the “Computer Account Creation Failed”error definitely has asolution, and you just need to follow along with a few steps that we have mentioned below. Before you proceed with the steps to resolve the issue, please be noted that you can resolve the issue only with the help of another working Mac. No doubt, you will have to take the help of your friend or colleague who carries a Mac. In case you are not able to get access to another Mac, you may contact Apple support for help. No doubt, they will come for your help.

Below mentioned are the steps you need to follow in order to resolve the issue with your M1 Mac.

• Set Apple Configurator on the second Mac and further connectboth the Macs.
• Put your MacBook Air, Mac Mini, or MacBook Proin DFU Mode.
• Restore and further reinstall therecoveryOS and macOS on your M1 Mac.

Let us discuss the steps in detail for better understanding:

Setting up Apple Configurator and Connecting Both Macs

You need to follow the below-mentioned steps to set up the Apple Configurator and connect both the Macs:

• First, download the Apple Configurator 2 app on the second Mac. You can download the mentioned app for free from the App Store. Once you have downloaded it, you need to launch it.
• Further, you need to shut downyour M1 Mac.
• Now, using a USB-C cable, you need to connect the second Mac to your initial M1 Mac.
• It is recommended to connect the USB Type-C to the port on the extreme left on the backside of your Mac if you are trying to fix your M1 Mac Mini. Otherwise, if you are trying to resolve the issue with your M1 MacBook Pro or M1 MacBook Air, connect the USB Type-C on the extreme left USB-C port appearing on the left side of your MacBook.

Put Your MacBook Air, Mac Mini, or MacBook Pro in DFU Mode

You need to follow these steps to put your Mac Mini in DFU Mode:

• First, establish a connection between your Mac Mini and your monitor and further disconnect your Mac Mini from power for 10 seconds.
• Long press the power button. You need to do this without connecting the power cable of your Mac Minito the outlet.
• While you are still holding the power button, you need to connect your Mac Mini to the power outlet and further release the power button. You can see the amber-colored status light on your Mac Mini.

To put your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air in the DFU Mode, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

• First, tap onyour MacBook’s power button.
• While the power button is in a holding state, you need to simultaneously press the following keys for 10 seconds: right Shift key, left Option key, and the left Control key.
• Release the key after 10 seconds, but make sure you are still holding the power button until the Apple Configurator screen appears on the second Mac.

Restore and Reinstall recoveryOS and macOS

Restoring and reinstalling is easy yet a bit time-consuming.You need to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Right-click in the Apple Configurator, further press the option “Restore.”
• Now, tap on“Restore” again in the pop-up regarding confirmation.
• The Apple Configurator downloading screen will appear on your display, and further, you can see the installation process progressing on your M1 Mac. It’s completely normal to see the Apple logo while the process is progressing. It might appear or disappear randomly throughout the process.
• Once the process finishes up, your M1 mac will now show you the macOS Setup Assistant.

Now, whenever you initiate the set up on the M1 Mac, its user account screen will work normally and let you easily create your user account.

So, these were the steps you can follow to fix account creation issues on M1 Mac. Till Apple resolves this issue, you need to make use of the above-mentioned workaround to fix the issue.

Wilder Zayn  is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security,cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes mcafee.com/activate security products.

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