A M1 MacBook Air that we use for travel apparently shut down and is not recognizing my password. There is nothing on the drive that is important. All of my word is on a Mac Mini. Does anyone have any suggestions?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer
1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.
2- Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature.
2A - The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
3 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
4 - Click Options, then click Continue.
5 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
6 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
7 - Press Return key
8 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Computer
1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.
2- Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature.
2A - The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
3 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
4 - Click Options, then click Continue.
5 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
6 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
7 - Press Return key
8 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Hi Bob1177,
Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. You can reset the password on your Mac if you've forgotten it. You have a few different options for doing so. You can check that out here: If you forgot your Mac login password
Kind regards.
MacBook Air not recognizing password.
