Macbook Air M1 - Forgotten Password
I've put a password to my mac without logging into Apple id , Now I forgot the password. What to do now
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Hi srikanth9,
Try these steps to reset your user account password:
- Shut down your MacBook Air (M1, 2020).
- Press and hold the power button (Touch ID) until the screen says "Loading startup options".
- Choose Options, then click Continue.
- If you're prompted for an admin password, choose "Forgot all passwords?". If you're prompted to authenticate with your Apple ID, do so to continue.
- You should now see a window with four options: Restore from Time Machine, Install macOS, Safari, Disk Utility. Don't choose any of these; instead, go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and click on Utilities. Then, choose Terminal.
- Type "resetpassword" without the quotes and hit Enter (Return).
- If FileVault is disabled, you should be able to reset your password without issue.
If FileVault is enabled, you will see the below screen instead:
If you see that screen, choose "I forgot my password". You may be able to reset it using your Apple ID.
