Recovering old MacBook Air
Can’t remember password for old MacBook Air, and it wants to use my old Apple ID password to unlock it, but I can’t remember that either… any clues how to resolve? I don’t want to erase!
MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.12
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Hello wilderfield,
Since you forgot the password for your old Apple ID, you can follow the steps in this article to reset the password: If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap your name > Password & Security > Change Password.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
You can also follow this process on a trusted iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch.
To reset your password on your trusted Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences) > Sign in with your Apple ID (or Apple ID). Then click Password & Security, Change Password, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Reset your Apple ID password on the web
If you don't have a trusted device, you can reset your password on the web — but the process might take a little longer.
When possible, the web process redirects you to a trusted device. If you'll have access to one of your trusted devices soon, it might be faster and easier to reset your password then.
Reset your password at iforgot.apple.com
This article provides steps to assist with regaining access to your Mac:
If you forgot your Mac login password
Best Regards.