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My Mac won’t accept the correct password. I don’t see an option to reset the password either. What should I do?

I restarted my computer after lagging. When I try to enter my password, it says it’s incorrect. I’ve type it slowly and made sure it was the correct password, but it won’t accept it. I also don’t see an option to restart my laptop. What should I do?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 16, 2022 8:54 AM

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May 16, 2022 8:59 AM in response to ngadon

Caps Lock in not enabled by error ?


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

My Mac won’t accept the correct password. I don’t see an option to reset the password either. What should I do?

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