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User profile for user: NASSigVR24
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forgot my MacBook password

forgot my new MacBooks password and it doesn't give me an option to find it using my Apple ID and password which I know


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 20, 2023 6:23 PM

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
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Apr 20, 2023 6:32 PM in response to NASSigVR24

NASSigVR24 Said:

"forgot my MacBook password: forgot my new MacBooks password and it doesn't give me an option to find it using my Apple ID and password which I know"

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Troubleshooting Forgotten Mac Password:


Reset this 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. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

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