How can I sign in to my macbook pro

How can I sign in to my macbook pro?



Posted on Dec 8, 2021 1:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2021 2:09 AM

The first time this computer was used an Account was created and required the user ( you ) to create a password. That password is what needs to be used to sign into the computer.


If the user ( you ) have forgotten the password , which I am guessing >>


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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Dec 9, 2021 2:09 AM in response to taxnorma

The first time this computer was used an Account was created and required the user ( you ) to create a password. That password is what needs to be used to sign into the computer.


If the user ( you ) have forgotten the password , which I am guessing >>


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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