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How do I reset my Mac air password when I can't retrieve it with Apple I.D

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 6, 2021 5:57 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 9:48 PM

Hi Loudmam_man,


Apple support have articles online that may help reset your Mac password:


Reset your Mac Log-in Password

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


If you can't reset your Mac login password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212190


For the Apple ID:

if you have forgotten the appleID itself :

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201354


if you have forgotten the appleID password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204316


And,

If you make changes to your Apple ID:


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204071


Hope this helps :)

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Jul 6, 2021 9:48 PM in response to Loudmam_man

Hi Loudmam_man,


Apple support have articles online that may help reset your Mac password:


Reset your Mac Log-in Password

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


If you can't reset your Mac login password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212190


For the Apple ID:

if you have forgotten the appleID itself :

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201354


if you have forgotten the appleID password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204316


And,

If you make changes to your Apple ID:


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204071


Hope this helps :)

Jul 7, 2021 1:34 AM in response to Loudmam_man

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


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