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firmware password

can i turn off my firmware password if my computer is not turning on at all

MacBook Pro

Posted on Sep 7, 2022 2:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2022 2:46 PM

How to turn off a firmware password

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During the startup process, you'll be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Close the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.

Set a firmware password on your Mac – Apple Support (UK)


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Sep 7, 2022 2:46 PM in response to jaelynmena

How to turn off a firmware password

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During the startup process, you'll be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Close the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.

Set a firmware password on your Mac – Apple Support (UK)


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