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How am I going to reset my MacBook Air password?

I can't log in i forget the password


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 19, 2022 2:22 AM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 6:23 AM

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

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Feb 19, 2022 8:28 AM in response to Ba-ruga

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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 am I going to reset my MacBook Air password?

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