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for got password on my mac book pro big sure

Hi All , having probelm to sign in my mac book. How do we reset login password if i forgot .

Posted on Jun 25, 2021 8:21 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2021 8:48 PM

If you forgot your Mac login password.

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Jun 26, 2021 3:13 AM in response to vinodrao

Follow the advise from previous posting to you question.


Only if it does not work >>

Intel Computer


1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - 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 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

for got password on my mac book pro big sure

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