New security feature on MacBook Pro

Hi I am trying to get into my MacBook and it’s saying i need to enter a password is required after restart. So I just read about this is some new security thing so how do I get into my MacBook when the passcode has not been used to unlock it in the past six days and my touch ID has not unlocked it in the past 8 hours and I can’t remember my passcode? Shouldn’t I be able to do it with one of my other devices like my iPhone or ipad? Thank you.

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 23, 2020 3:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2020 8:50 AM

The requirement to enter a password after a restart on a Mac with Touch ID isn't new -- it has been the requirement since Touch ID was first available on Macs. The following may help: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

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