Forgot Lock Screen code on MacBook

I haven’t used my MacBook Air in a while & my usual code isn’t working to unlock it. I don’t know if I forgot it or it’s locked. It’s giving me a hint but not recognizing anything I input. It’s connected to my phone which I have

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 9:15 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2023 9:26 AM

If you've forgotten the password for your MacBook, enter an incorrect password three times, then try each of the three options listed in the following support article to reset your password: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860#appleid


If none of these options work for you, or you cannot get the options to appear at all, follow the instructions from this support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190

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Oct 3, 2023 9:26 AM in response to Smackay1

If you've forgotten the password for your MacBook, enter an incorrect password three times, then try each of the three options listed in the following support article to reset your password: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860#appleid


If none of these options work for you, or you cannot get the options to appear at all, follow the instructions from this support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190

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