I am locked out of my macbook pro because i forgot my password. What are the steps to remedy this issue
I am locked out of my macbook pro because i forgot my password. What are the steps to remedy this issue
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.3
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Tom6644 wrote:
I am locked out of my macbook pro because i forgot my password. What are the steps to remedy this issue
Forgot Admin password—
Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac
Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860
If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —
this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password
(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault. see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community
Reset your login password using your Apple ID
Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.
Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac
If your Apple ID is locked or disabled If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support