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I don't remember my MacBook Air password

I don’t remember my password and trying to reformat my MacBook Air.


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MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 14, 2022 1:43 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2022 2:01 PM

See here.


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


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Jul 15, 2022 2:11 PM in response to stedfast_llc

This is a Two part issue for which the password solution is 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

I don't remember my MacBook Air password

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