Reset password with no WiFi

I can’t remember my password to start my very old MacBook. And I can’t reset my password using my Apple ID Bc it doesn’t detect my WiFi. Also, recovery mode does NOT bring up utilities option as previously suggested. And I don’t remember FileVault password.

Posted on Apr 15, 2020 12:04 AM

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Apr 15, 2020 2:33 PM in response to Emkimem

Hello, Emkimem.


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.


From your post, I understand that you're unable to reset the password so you can log in to your MacBook. I'd like to help. Since you have FileVault turned on, have you tried these steps? Change or reset the password of a macOS user account


"Reset using your Recovery Key (FileVault must be on)

If FileVault is turned on and you have a FileVault Recovery Key, you can use that key to reset your password.

  1. At the login screen, keep entering a password until you see a message saying that you can reset your password using your Recovery Key. If you don't see the message after three attempts, FileVault isn't on.
  2. Click  next to the message. The password field changes to a Recovery Key field.
  3. Enter your Recovery Key. Use uppercase characters, and include the hyphens. 
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new password, then click Reset Password when done.
  5. Determine whether to create a new login keychain.

If you can't log in with your new password after restarting your Mac, take these additional steps:

  1. Restart again, then immediately hold down Command-R or one of the other macOS Recovery key combinations until you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe. 
  2. When you see the macOS Utilities window, choose Utilities > Terminal from the menu bar.
  3. In the Terminal window, type resetpassword, then press Return to open the Reset Password assistant pictured above.
  4. Select ”My password doesn't work when logging in,” then click Next and follow the onscreen instructions for your user account".


Let me know if this helps.


Cheers!

Apr 15, 2020 2:58 PM in response to Matthew.S81

I can’t get pass the FileVault password requirement. I def have a password but i can’t remember it.


As for the other method, I got to typing “resetpassword” and the window that popped up doesn’t allow me to type or click on anything. And there is no option to click on “My password doesn't work when logging in,”


Any other options?

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