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I can’t log into my Mac

And I can’t reset my password

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Aug 18, 2021 3:14 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2021 3:23 PM

jacquail160 Said:

"I can’t log into my Mac: And I can’t reset my password"

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Reset the SMC and your NVRAM:

Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. installations), system configurations (i.e. for the keyboard) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM. Try performing each thrice. It may take sometime, being certain you have the time to perform these resets.


Use An External Keyboard:

If using the builtin keyboard does not work properly for resetting the SMC and NVRAM, then use an external keyboard to reset them. It doesn't have to be Apple brand (but a password concerted, post certainly consider using one). You might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple

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Aug 18, 2021 3:23 PM in response to jacquail160

jacquail160 Said:

"I can’t log into my Mac: And I can’t reset my password"

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Reset the SMC and your NVRAM:

Sometimes when changes are made to the system(i.e. installations), system configurations (i.e. for the keyboard) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM. Try performing each thrice. It may take sometime, being certain you have the time to perform these resets.


Use An External Keyboard:

If using the builtin keyboard does not work properly for resetting the SMC and NVRAM, then use an external keyboard to reset them. It doesn't have to be Apple brand (but a password concerted, post certainly consider using one). You might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple

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