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Is there a way I can get back in my Mac I forgot my password

I forgot my Mac password and am trying to get back on it

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 4:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2021 6:29 AM

If you forget [sic] your login password on Mac, click on this link and select the macOS version you use -->

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-you-forget-your-login-password-on-mac-mh11627/mac


To learn how to 'Reset your Mac login password', click here and select the appropriate system version document --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

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Sep 29, 2021 6:29 AM in response to Kells_1

If you forget [sic] your login password on Mac, click on this link and select the macOS version you use -->

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-you-forget-your-login-password-on-mac-mh11627/mac


To learn how to 'Reset your Mac login password', click here and select the appropriate system version document --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Sep 29, 2021 6:44 AM in response to Kells_1

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


Apple Silicon 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

Is there a way I can get back in my Mac I forgot my password

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