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I cant log in my macbook because i forgot my password. Im not getting the option of reset

I forgot my password

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Jul 29, 2021 3:31 AM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2021 3:49 AM

Reset Computer Password 


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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Jul 29, 2021 3:49 AM in response to shahadgarashi

Reset Computer Password 


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

Jul 29, 2021 3:42 AM in response to shahadgarashi

shahadgarashi Said:

"I cant log in my macbook because i forgot my password. Im not getting the option of reset: I forgot my password"

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Try this Link: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support


Reinstalling:

If that the above link is of no luck, then it might come down to a clean install (in which case you'd have to reinstall everything, manually).

I cant log in my macbook because i forgot my password. Im not getting the option of reset

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