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My Mac Pro 14 Insalata is locked it reads activation now. I forgot my password how can I unlock my laptop?

Posted on Feb 3, 2022 7:21 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2022 7:27 PM

I am not sure what you mean by "insalata" but if your laptop is locked and you forgot your password you might be able to reset it with your iCloud password.


If you get your password wrong a few times you might see a prompt "reset using your Apple ID" then you can just use your Apple ID sign in to get back into your laptop.


If you see "restart and show password options" you can restart and then you might have to sign in with your Apple ID and make a new password for your computer. If you set up FireVault you will need your encryption key to get back your files.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

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Feb 3, 2022 7:27 PM in response to kourasp56

I am not sure what you mean by "insalata" but if your laptop is locked and you forgot your password you might be able to reset it with your iCloud password.


If you get your password wrong a few times you might see a prompt "reset using your Apple ID" then you can just use your Apple ID sign in to get back into your laptop.


If you see "restart and show password options" you can restart and then you might have to sign in with your Apple ID and make a new password for your computer. If you set up FireVault you will need your encryption key to get back your files.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

Feb 4, 2022 10:48 PM in response to kourasp56

Hi kourasp56,


If you recently locked your Mac with Apple silicon using Find My, you'll be prompted first for your Mac login password, then your Apple ID password. Once these are provided, your Mac will activate and it will be usable again.


If you don't know your Mac login password, or if it isn't working, please let me know and I'll see if there's a way to reset it.

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