Erase drive

I see, well you are in a pickle aren't you. I think your next step is to call AppleCare to get them to guide you. If you are in the USA the number is (800) 275-2273 and if you are outside the USA please click AppleCare contact Information to find the number in your country.

Best of luck.

You use the recover partition to re-install Mac OS.

• We need to know specifics about exactly what Mac you have so we know if it is an Intel based machine or a M1 based machine.
• It is also helpful to know what version of Mac OS is installed on the computer too!

Please provide the information fo all bullets so we can help you, we are horrible mind readers!

First, you need to get yourself a password management app that you can use on your phone, tablet and Mac. Something like 1Password. With all the logins and passwords we need to take care of every day, this is imperative.

You do not need to erase your drive and start over you only need to go into the Recovery Partition and reset your password. To learn how to get into the Recovery Partition click How to Boot an M1 Mac Into Recovery Mode (Compared to an Intel Mac) (macsales.com).

• Once in open Terminal app (hint please look in the menus)
• Once in Terminal type resetpassword and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Restart normally and login. DON'T forget to add the new password to your password manager!!!!!!!!!!!

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