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Reset IMAC password

I need to update software but my iMac doesn't accept my password how do I reset?


iMac, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 7:40 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2021 8:39 PM

Follow up -


I realized your signature suggests you're using an earlier version of macOS, 10.12 Sierra, I believe.

So instead of the link I posted previously, please take a look at this:

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support:

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


Sorry about that. 🤪

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D.I. Johnson
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Jul 12, 2021 8:39 PM in response to D.I. Johnson

Follow up -


I realized your signature suggests you're using an earlier version of macOS, 10.12 Sierra, I believe.

So instead of the link I posted previously, please take a look at this:

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier - Apple Support:

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


Sorry about that. 🤪

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