My MacBook pro has locked my account. I left an auto clicker on overnight (I fell asleep) and I couldn't input the password the next day. It kept saying it was wrong (it could not recognize it as the auto clicker was still functioning which was messing up the keys) and eventually locking me out. What do I do?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.1
PxmpkinP1e Said:
"MacBook Air keeps saying my password is wrong at login and I can’t get in, auto clicker is messing with keys.: [...]My MacBook pro has locked my account. I left an auto clicker on overnight (I fell asleep) and I couldn't input the password the next day."
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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:
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
Still No Success?...
Some Thoughts:
Sometimes changes(i.e. updates) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. for USB Ports/Keyboard) become manipulated, technically. So, reset both on your Mac.
Use An External Keyboard:
Reset these using an external keyboard, if your builtin one does not work, If have only USB-C ports, this would be that adapter to use: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple
PxmpkinP1e Said:
"MacBook Air keeps saying my password is wrong at login and I can’t get in, auto clicker is messing with keys.: [...]My MacBook pro has locked my account. I left an auto clicker on overnight (I fell asleep) and I couldn't input the password the next day."
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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:
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
Still No Success?...
Some Thoughts:
Sometimes changes(i.e. updates) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. for USB Ports/Keyboard) become manipulated, technically. So, reset both on your Mac.
Use An External Keyboard:
Reset these using an external keyboard, if your builtin one does not work, If have only USB-C ports, this would be that adapter to use: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple
MacBook Air keeps saying my password is wrong at login and I can’t get in, auto clicker is messing with keys.
