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I cannot log in to my iMac

I cannot log in to my iMac and I had never changed my password. But I followed the instructions and reset Pw three times and still can’t get in. Any ideas would be helpful. I have already reset and shut down and still won’t work??


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iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 16, 2022 6:35 PM

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Nov 20, 2022 3:17 AM in response to tamyla4461

Resetting the Computer Password is Not the same as Resetting your Apple ID Password


What is provided below is >>


Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account Password


Intel Computer


1 - Shutdown the computer 


1A - 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 cannot log in to my iMac

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