Screen time Passcode
I forgot my old screen time passcode on my MacBook, and I cannot reset it. In the support article, there’s supposed to be a ‘Forgot Password’ option. I can’t see this. How can I reset it?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4
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Q - " In the support article, there’s supposed to be a ‘Forgot Password’ option. I can’t see this. How can I reset it? "
A - The user is mixing the Computer Password with Screen Time Passcode
A - To have the Screen Time Password to activate would Require the User to Successfully log into the computer First.
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- Make sure that your Mac is updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later.
- Choose Apple menu > System Settings or System Preferences, then click Screen Time.
- Click Change Passcode, then click Forgot Passcode.
- Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
- Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.
If you have Share Across Devices turned on, your new Screen Time passcode will automatically update on those devices after you reset it.
If you still have issues resetting your Screen Time passcode, contact Apple Support.