I pod 5th gen locked before we could set it up on itunes!!

We purchased an ipod touch 5th gen for our daughter. Before we had the chance to plug it into itunes she set a password. Now the opod is not recognizing the one she thought she set. I talked to apple support and we put it through recovery mode 2 times to reset it to factory settings but ending in fail both times. Itunes would come back and say the ipod has a password before completing you need to type in password. So we cant ever get the recovery mode to completely finish. I'm just lost here. Can anyone help please?

Restore, if iTunes will let you.  Everything except the password will be restored.  Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync.  Be forewarned that it takes a long time.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab.  Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod.  Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod.  As before, say "yes."  Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time.  If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device.  Corrective action is simple -  choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.

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