Ok just registered the creds. BTW my feedback on this issue is this wasn't part in the tutorial so it was a an obscure process to diagnose. Overall thanks for this!

@Rohit_Utreja Yes already tried this fix too yet no luck. You can refer to my reply or my updated post for more context. Thanks btw!

Further info updated in my replies

BTW when the author instance runs or when I visit http://localhost:4502/crx/packmgr/service.jsp, it redirects here with a register form.Do I have to fill this up since my company hasn't provided a license key to me yet?

Hello, I have been trying to setup an AEM project from the WKND tutorial:https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-wknd-tutorial-develop/project-setup.html?lang=en#prerequisites I've also followed the steps in the link below to setup the server instances especi...