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MacBook Air forgot my password . How can I change my password

Can’t log into my MacBook Air forgot my password . How can I change my password

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 9:20 AM

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Aug 27, 2021 2:07 AM in response to omolola240

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 Apple Silicon

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

MacBook Air forgot my password . How can I change my password

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