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Setting up a new password for a 2013 MacBook Air

In attempting to set up a new password for my daughter's computer, this problem is occuring.


I rebooted using Ctrl-R. I went to the macOS Recovery screen. After typing in the Apple ID and the password, the message "There was an error connecting the Apple ID server" appears. How do I fix this?

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Jul 26, 2023 4:20 PM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2023 5:14 PM

If it says that it can't connect the Apple ID server, follow the instructions here: If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services

Also, Apple ID passwords can be reset by going to https://iforgot.apple.com

If it's the login password, you will need to follow steps here: Reset your Mac login password You can select your macOS version at the top of the page.


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Jul 26, 2023 5:14 PM in response to Ron Crosby

If it says that it can't connect the Apple ID server, follow the instructions here: If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services

Also, Apple ID passwords can be reset by going to https://iforgot.apple.com

If it's the login password, you will need to follow steps here: Reset your Mac login password You can select your macOS version at the top of the page.


Setting up a new password for a 2013 MacBook Air

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