# Activation Lock Bypass Code Get the code to bypass Activation Lock on a device. ## Discussion This command allows organizations to retrieve the device’s bypass code. Organizations can use the bypass code to remove the Activation Lock from supervised devices prior to device activation without knowing the user’s personal Apple Account and password. Supervised devices generate a device-specific Activation Lock bypass code. The activation server verifies this code to bypass Activation Lock on the device. For more information, see [Creating and using bypass codes](/documentation/DeviceManagement/creating-and-using-bypass-codes). A device creates a new bypass code when: - Setting up the device the first time. - Erasing and not restoring the device from a backup. - Erasing and restoring the device from a backup from a different device. ### Command availability ||| |--------------------------|--------------------| |Device channel |iOS, macOS, visionOS| |User channel |N/A | |Requires supervision |iOS, macOS, visionOS| |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Required access right |N/A | ### Example request and response **Request:** ```plist Command RequestType ActivationLockBypassCode CommandUUID 0001_ActivationLockBypassCode ``` **Response:** ```plist ActivationLockBypassCode A8QK7-GFG21-6RHT-V0U9-756P-L7E3 CommandUUID 0001_ActivationLockBypassCode Status Acknowledged UDID 00008020-000915083C80012E ``` ## Topics ### Commands and responses [`ActivationLockBypassCodeCommand`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ActivationLockBypassCodeCommand) The command to get the code to bypass Activation Lock on a device. [`ActivationLockBypassCodeResponse`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ActivationLockBypassCodeResponse) A response from the device after it processes the command to get the code to bypass Activation Lock on a device. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)