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cant update password after updating to big sur

does anyone know how to update the password after upgrading to big sur? I wont let me login at all


MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 4:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 9:52 AM

User wrote " Does anyone know how to update the password after upgrading to big sur? I wont let me login at all "


Correct me if you would.


Is one taking of Resetting the Computer Password - if so - authenticating to host server is not involved in this process.


If one is talking about Resetting Apple ID Password - that is a different matter. If you forgot your Apple ID password


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Oct 16, 2021 9:52 AM in response to dairyman003

User wrote " Does anyone know how to update the password after upgrading to big sur? I wont let me login at all "


Correct me if you would.


Is one taking of Resetting the Computer Password - if so - authenticating to host server is not involved in this process.


If one is talking about Resetting Apple ID Password - that is a different matter. If you forgot your Apple ID password


Oct 16, 2021 2:04 AM in response to dairyman003

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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