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How do I get into my Mac book pro if the password does not work

I can not open my Mac book pro and it does not recognize my password I can not reset it either. So what do I do

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 11, 2022 10:01 AM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2022 10:03 AM

Try the following:

Forgot Mac Login Passcode. 🔐


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Jun 11, 2022 10:14 AM in response to hilld6

Is the Password needed to Decrypt the Drive because FileVault is enabled ?


Is the Password for the Admin Account of the Computer ?


Is the Password because the Firmware Password was enabled by the user ?


If the Password is only for the Admin Account of the computer


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 do I get into my Mac book pro if the password does not work

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