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Can I reset the password for my MacBook pro

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on May 17, 2022 11:49 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2022 12:54 PM

leeza22 wrote:

Can I reset the password for my MacBook 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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May 17, 2022 12:54 PM in response to leeza22

leeza22 wrote:

Can I reset the password for my MacBook 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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