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I forgot my Mac password , it is asking for it to enable Touch ID and not giving me an option to change it

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 11:40 AM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2021 6:51 AM

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

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