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I can't go on my laptop because I can't remember my password

Posted on Nov 2, 2020 3:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2020 4:32 PM

Unless FileVault was used the reset instruction may be easier to accomplish.


• Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


• 4 Ways to Reset a Lost Admin Password on Mac OS X - wikiHow

https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Lost-Admin-Password-on-Mac-OS-X


There is a way to use macOS Recovery & change password, in Terminal.

Good luck & happy computing!⛵️🌤

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K Shaffer
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Nov 2, 2020 4:32 PM in response to Tokyo5128

Unless FileVault was used the reset instruction may be easier to accomplish.


• Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


• 4 Ways to Reset a Lost Admin Password on Mac OS X - wikiHow

https://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Lost-Admin-Password-on-Mac-OS-X


There is a way to use macOS Recovery & change password, in Terminal.

Good luck & happy computing!⛵️🌤

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