I’m locked out of my Mac pc, password hasn’t changed but doesn’t work, what to do?
I’m locked out of my Mac pc, password hasn’t changed but doesn’t work, what to do?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.5
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I’m locked out of my Mac pc, password hasn’t changed but doesn’t work, what to do?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.5
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Intel Computer
1 - Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command r
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 / M2 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
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Intel Computer
1 - Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command r
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 / M2 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’m locked out of my Mac pc, password hasn’t changed but doesn’t work, what to do?