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How to recover password on Macbook, even when I am not signed in to Icloud

Hi. I bought my Macbook in November 2022, set it up, and didn’t use it until now. Now, when I opened it, it asks me for a password, which I don’t remember. It’s not connected to Icloud

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 6:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2023 6:21 PM

Andrikyo Said:

"Hi. I bought my Macbook in November 2022, set it up, and didn’t use it until now. Now, when I opened it, it asks me for a password, which I don’t remember. It’s not connected to Icloud"

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Troubleshooting Forgotten Mac Password:


Reset the Forgotten Mac Password:

Where to Reset it...

Start Here: Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.

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Mar 19, 2023 6:21 PM in response to Andrikyo

Andrikyo Said:

"Hi. I bought my Macbook in November 2022, set it up, and didn’t use it until now. Now, when I opened it, it asks me for a password, which I don’t remember. It’s not connected to Icloud"

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Troubleshooting Forgotten Mac Password:


Reset the Forgotten Mac Password:

Where to Reset it...

Start Here: Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Reset it using the login screen. You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it.

How to recover password on Macbook, even when I am not signed in to Icloud

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