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forgot my password how can i login my mac air book 2020

I can't log in to my mac please help me

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 18, 2021 4:00 AM

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Reset Password 


Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Copy and Paste resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


4 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


M1 Computer 

1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Copy and Paste resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Posted on Jun 18, 2021 4:03 AM

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Jun 18, 2021 4:03 AM in response to hasidu

Reset Password 


Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Copy and Paste resetpassword as one word and no spaces


Press Return key


4 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


M1 Computer 

1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Copy and Paste resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Jun 18, 2021 4:42 AM in response to hasidu

Which happened first ? Could not log into computer ? Did this happened when trying to UpGrade from macOS ?? to Big Sur ?? Is the computer using FileVault ??


Why do you want to create a new Account ? What is wrong with the existing account ? Are you the only Administrator of this computer ? Are there other user accounts on this computer ?

forgot my password how can i login my mac air book 2020

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