My MacBook is locked asking a password that I never set
I have set my Touch ID but after auto update it ask me a password
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5
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I have set my Touch ID but after auto update it ask me a password
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5
When the computer was originally setup - a computer password would be required.
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
When the computer was originally setup - a computer password would be required.
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
aphal224 wrote:
I have set my Touch ID but after auto update it ask me a password
You do not really explain the extend of the issue here—
>System Preferences>TouchID verify you have checked the boxes that apply to your needs.
Please note: there are a few instances where Touch ID will not be accepted by macOS:
• If you restarted your Mac, or if you're not logged into your user account.
• If you have not unlocked your Mac for 48 hours.
• If you are trying to unlock Security & Privacy
• If you are trying to unlock Users & Groups Preferences (when FileVault is on)
• If 5 wrong fingerprints attempts
"If you have problems with Touch ID"
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/touch-id-mchl16fbf90a/mac
You cant really have an appleID without a password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145
My MacBook is locked asking a password that I never set