Forgot Mac login password

If you have forgotten your Mac login passcode; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your passcode with your Apple ID.

From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.

NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.

For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.

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is your Apple ID connected to the Mac if yes give three times any password and then you will be linked to reset the password with your Apple ID.

if the Apple ID is not connected with your MacBook then you can follow this article Wenn sich dein Mac-Anmeldepasswort nicht zurücksetzen lässt - Apple Support (DE). this article will you guide how you can reset the password.

best luck with it.

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

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