How do I sign into my Mac Book Pro after not using it for a long while and forgot my password?

Can someone please help me sign into my Mac Book Pro???

Posted on Apr 2, 2022 4:01 PM

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Apr 2, 2022 4:03 PM in response to JSoldoIII

JSoldoIII wrote:

Can someone please help me sign into my Mac Book Pro???


Forgot Admin password—


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac

Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

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

If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —

this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password

(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault. see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community


Reset your login password using your Apple ID

Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.

Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac


If your Apple ID is locked or disabled If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support




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