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How can I reset my password when there is no reset password button on my Mac?

How can I reset my password when there is no reset password button on the login screen


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MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 12, 2022 2:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2022 2:55 PM

See this link for reference


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


Have you typed a faulty password up to 3 (three) times to trigger the reset button?

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Jul 13, 2022 1:50 PM in response to Boomerangboat

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 can I reset my password when there is no reset password button on my Mac?

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