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Can’t log into mac book

i tried to log in to my Mac book, I typed the correct password as I used the same password last week to log in and it worked, this week however I put the same password but it says wrong password, I’m not getting the option to reset my password either, the log in screen only says ‘name’ and ‘enter password’ .

what do I do?

MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)

Posted on May 31, 2023 8:17 PM

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Posted on May 31, 2023 8:22 PM

ramadas292 Said:

"Can’t log into mac book: i tried to log in to my Mac book, I typed the correct password as I used the same password last week to log in and it worked, this week however I put the same password but it says wrong password, I’m not getting the option to reset my password either, the log in screen only says ‘name’ and ‘enter password’ . what do I do?"

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Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Mac Logins:

A. Use these Links:


B. Reset the Password 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.  Does that fix this?


C. 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


D. Learn from This:

Important: Keep a handwritten, hardcopy list of your passwords. Store it in a secret location that only you are knowledgeable of, and only you have access to. And, on top of that, don't share you passwords with anyone whomsoever.

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May 31, 2023 8:22 PM in response to ramadas292

ramadas292 Said:

"Can’t log into mac book: i tried to log in to my Mac book, I typed the correct password as I used the same password last week to log in and it worked, this week however I put the same password but it says wrong password, I’m not getting the option to reset my password either, the log in screen only says ‘name’ and ‘enter password’ . what do I do?"

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Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Mac Logins:

A. Use these Links:


B. Reset the Password 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.  Does that fix this?


C. 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


D. Learn from This:

Important: Keep a handwritten, hardcopy list of your passwords. Store it in a secret location that only you are knowledgeable of, and only you have access to. And, on top of that, don't share you passwords with anyone whomsoever.

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