Hi
My IMac wont let me type a password to login on either user account
everything looks normal when I try to login except there is no cursor and I can’t type
the keyboard works and I can use it while in recovery mode
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Please restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in the How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support link.
Note: If you are using a wireless keyboard please either plug it in using the supplied Lightning cable that shipped with it. If you are using a legacy keyboard or a third-party keyboard that does not have re-charging abilities, please use any USB keyboard. Also note that a Safe Mode restart may require you to hold down the shift key for up to 5 minutes before the computer starts in Safe Mode. You will know it is in Safe Mode when you see “Safe Mode” in the upper right of the display.
Next, please restart normally and please retest.
Okay, this is VERY easy to do.
I have tried safe mode and it’s still the same won’t let me type
Do you have an Intel based iMac or a M1 based iMac. If you are unsure, please click the Apple symbol in the upper left and then select About this Mac, in the window that opens it will tell you the processor used in your machine.
Thank you. This did not fix my initial problem however by doing this I was able to eliminate the password on one account so that when I click on it I can login without typing a password. Once logged in I was able to run system optimization then restarted and now it accepts my password on the other account! Thanks again for your help!
Your welcome.
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The network speed is slow , How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
Welcome to Apple Support Community.
Is this a wireless Apple Keyboard? If so, if you have a Magic Keyboard, try to connect it with Lightning to your iMac and see if you can enter your password.
Jack
Yes it is wireless and it’s plugged in. The keyboard works fine. Can type anything into safari in recovery mode
You can or cannot type in Safari?
I can type when using safari in recovery mode. Won’t let me login or type on login screen
I have tried to reinstall OS. I do not have enough space on my hard drive to do this. Is there a way to make room without being able to login
It is intel based
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