How can I access my login user account-when I forgot my login password
I forgot my login password for my iMac , can I get access back and my pictures
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.1
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I forgot my login password for my iMac , can I get access back and my pictures
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.1
Hi
Your best bet is if you had your apple ID account also linked to your mac account - or there is another admin account on the mac that you can login into. Or perhaps you used filevault and created a recovery key that you also have somewhere.
See:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh35902/11.0/mac/11.0
Hi
Your best bet is if you had your apple ID account also linked to your mac account - or there is another admin account on the mac that you can login into. Or perhaps you used filevault and created a recovery key that you also have somewhere.
See:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh35902/11.0/mac/11.0
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
How can I access my login user account-when I forgot my login password