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In a MacOS Sierra 10.12.6, I forgot my Apple ID. How do I get it?

How do I retrieve my password?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jun 29, 2022 4:32 PM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2022 3:18 AM

  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.



If the user meant Computer Password - that is different matter


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

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 30, 2022 3:18 AM in response to supportloring

  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.



If the user meant Computer Password - that is different matter


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

In a MacOS Sierra 10.12.6, I forgot my Apple ID. How do I get it?

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