Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

How to login to MacBook when it shows name and enter password

How to login to MacBook when it shows name and enter password


MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on May 16, 2022 6:05 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on May 17, 2022 4:08 AM

Click on the Name of your Account and then Manually Type in the Password you made for that account.


If you forgot the password follow below >>


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

1 reply
Question marked as Best reply

May 17, 2022 4:08 AM in response to Kimareeljj

Click on the Name of your Account and then Manually Type in the Password you made for that account.


If you forgot the password follow below >>


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 to login to MacBook when it shows name and enter password

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.