i forgot my password to enable touch ID on new MacBook pro

dkayce wrote:

i forgot my password to enable touch ID on new MacBook pro

You user/admin password for your user account has always been fundamental...

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