Trying to reset my MacBook Air password

I get an error message when I add my password saying “there was an error connecting to the Apple ID server”

Posted on Dec 22, 2018 8:22 PM

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ajcooke01

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Dec 23, 2018 8:09 PM in response to Agomeztodd

Try using the built in reset password utility. Here's how: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/reset-bypass-password-mac-macbook/

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