How can I change password on my Mac not on my phone

I can’t get in my computer because I can’t remember password


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 8:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2021 9:15 PM

You might be able to reset your Mac's password by using your Apple ID.


See Apple's instructions for macOS 10.14 or earlier (you seem to be using macOS High Sierra 10.13) in the support document Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier


Scroll down to the paragraph which says Reset using your Apple ID


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Dec 29, 2021 9:15 PM in response to mom28lovesme-

You might be able to reset your Mac's password by using your Apple ID.


See Apple's instructions for macOS 10.14 or earlier (you seem to be using macOS High Sierra 10.13) in the support document Change or reset the password of a macOS user account in macOS Mojave or earlier


Scroll down to the paragraph which says Reset using your Apple ID


Dec 30, 2021 2:56 AM in response to mom28lovesme-

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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