New MacBook air login

Why wont my new MacBook air accept my password when I attempt to log back in?


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 3, 2023 4:36 PM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2023 4:48 PM

asdhesdfh Said:

"New MacBook air login: Why wont my new MacBook air accept my password when I attempt to log back in?"

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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:


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. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

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Sep 3, 2023 4:48 PM in response to asdhesdfh

asdhesdfh Said:

"New MacBook air login: Why wont my new MacBook air accept my password when I attempt to log back in?"

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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:


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. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

Sep 3, 2023 4:47 PM in response to asdhesdfh

asdhesdfh Said:

"New MacBook air login: Why wont my new MacBook air accept my password when I attempt to log back in?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Login:


Reset the SMC and NVRAM:

(Applies to Intel-Based Macs)Sometimes changes are made that require in the system caches to be reset. This just might do the trick. So, first attempt this by using an external keyboard keyboard:


Using an External Keyboard to Perform the Reset:

If you have no USB-C keyboard, then use this adapter to connect it: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

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