password problems
my new mac is asking for a password for an account on my old machine, I have no idea what the password is so I can't continue. What can I do?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13
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my new mac is asking for a password for an account on my old machine, I have no idea what the password is so I can't continue. What can I do?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13
Move your content to a new Mac was used ?
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
Move your content to a new Mac was used ?
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
Was Migration Assist used to do exactly that. Migrated Everything from Old Computer to New Computer? If so, it may have also brought over the Old Account too.
MA is asking for the password before moving the account from old machine to new.
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password problems