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I've forgotten the password to an older iMac. How can I open it?

I've forgotten the password to an older iMac. How can I open it?

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 7:40 PM

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Jun 18, 2023 1:17 AM in response to FFarkel

if it was me then I would read

Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

(change to your macOS version in the dropdownbox)

and maybe

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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