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I forgot password and unable to login

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Oct 8, 2021 7:19 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2021 8:09 PM

Have you already tried checking this page: If you forgot your Mac login password?

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Oct 9, 2021 4:24 AM in response to swapna34

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

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