How do I turn off firmware password?

I am instructed to turn off firmware password to send in my MacBook Pro for service. How do I do that?

Posted on Sep 10, 2020 11:30 AM

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Sep 10, 2020 11:32 AM in response to SageinSoCal

How to turn off a firmware password


  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During startup, you will be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Quit the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.


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