Lost my MacBook pin

I cannot turn off my MacBook to change password I lost

Posted on Apr 5, 2023 10:18 AM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2023 12:08 PM

Hey mavra176,


Take a look over the tips below if you've forgotten your Mac password:


Bear in mind those steps are for recent versions of macOS, namely Catalina and later. If you're on macOS Mojave or an earlier version, use these steps to reset your password instead:


If you run into issues with those steps, let us know specific details of where you're unable to complete the steps. It would go a long way to better helping us assist you.


Cheers!

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Apr 8, 2023 12:08 PM in response to mavra176

Hey mavra176,


Take a look over the tips below if you've forgotten your Mac password:


Bear in mind those steps are for recent versions of macOS, namely Catalina and later. If you're on macOS Mojave or an earlier version, use these steps to reset your password instead:


If you run into issues with those steps, let us know specific details of where you're unable to complete the steps. It would go a long way to better helping us assist you.


Cheers!

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