📢 Newsroom Update

Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I can’t reset my password on my MacBook Air on the startup page.

I can’t reset my password on my MacBook Air on the startup page. I’ve tried to reboot and hold Command+R also but nothings happening.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 5:19 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 5:31 PM

Hi khadijah100,


If your MacBook Air has the M1 chip (Apple silicon), shut down your Mac, then press and hold the power button (Touch ID) until Startup Options starts loading. Then, select Options and click Continue to enter macOS Recovery.


If your MacBook Air has an Intel processor instead, please let me know.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 7, 2022 5:31 PM in response to khadijah100

Hi khadijah100,


If your MacBook Air has the M1 chip (Apple silicon), shut down your Mac, then press and hold the power button (Touch ID) until Startup Options starts loading. Then, select Options and click Continue to enter macOS Recovery.


If your MacBook Air has an Intel processor instead, please let me know.

I can’t reset my password on my MacBook Air on the startup page.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.