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What should I do if I forgot my MacBook log in password?

What should I do if I forgot my macbook log in password? It just keeps letting me guess the password, does not give me any options to change.


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Posted on Jul 2, 2021 2:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2021 2:06 PM

if you are using the most recent OS (Catalina) you can reset it by following this;


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


If you are using Mojave or earlier follow these instructions;


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211672

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Jul 3, 2021 4:35 AM in response to Elreub93

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

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