Q: I can't use the password of an iCloud for login
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Jun 17, 2016 7:54 AMby sanjampet,SkaZo4Huk,
Maybe some help here:
iCloud Password https://support.apple.com/kb/PH2617?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203783
By local do you mean Administrator/login Password? https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21747?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US
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Jun 17, 2016 1:22 PMby dianeoforegon,You can create a local password using the Recovery Drive.
Boot into the Recovery Drive by holding down Command R when restarting.
First using Safari, login to Manage my ID to verify your Apple ID password.
Add password
In the menu bar, select Utilities -> Terminal. Type resetpassword in the Terminal and press Enter.
1 Select your main hard drive.
2 In the dropdown box under "Select the user account" make sure to select your username.
3 Enter a new password for this user. Reenter to verify. Add hint (optional) Save
4 Quit the Reset Password application.
5 Quit the Terminal.
Under the Apple in the Menu bar, select Restart.
