What if you forgot your MacBook Pro password and you need to access to wipe out personal info so that another owner can own it?
I sold my MacBook Pro it is not in "my devices", not a choice. I need to make sure it is completely wiped clean.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.3
Your MacBook Pro password is not relevant, if you don’t care about its contents.
You will need access to your Apple ID, and can perform a local wipe.
Here is:
… What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
Here is:
… Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support
… Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support’
You will need to log in and use iCloud.com and your Apple ID to release Activation Lock, here.
Your MacBook Pro password is not relevant, if you don’t care about its contents.
You will need access to your Apple ID, and can perform a local wipe.
Here is:
… What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
Here is:
… Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support
… Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support’
You will need to log in and use iCloud.com and your Apple ID to release Activation Lock, here.
What if you forgot your password and you need to access to wipe out personal info so that another owner can own it?
