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What happens if an Locked Mac gets restarted

I Got locked since i didnt remember my password, and i restarted the mac, now it's kinda freaking out


MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Sep 17, 2023 4:17 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2023 4:26 PM

Steven333_Apple Said:

"What happens if an Locked Mac gets restarted: I Got locked since i didnt remember my password, and i restarted the mac, now it's kinda freaking out"

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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

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Sep 17, 2023 4:26 PM in response to Steven333_Apple

Steven333_Apple Said:

"What happens if an Locked Mac gets restarted: I Got locked since i didnt remember my password, and i restarted the mac, now it's kinda freaking out"

-------


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

What happens if an Locked Mac gets restarted

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