forgot system lock pin code to unlock my mac

Hi, when I opened my mac this morning, the monitor showed that "Enter your system lock PIN code to unlock this Mac." I don't know why and I don't remember I set up this PIN code in the past. Could you please help to solve this issue asap. Thank you.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 9:47 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2024 4:45 AM

I have the exact problem today. Did you find a solution?

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Oct 3, 2023 11:40 AM in response to hiromi763

Does the screen you are encountering resemble this one:


System lock PIN code



"Your Mac asks for a PIN code when it has been remotely locked using Find My. Enter the four-digit or six-digit passcode to continue."


If you did not remotely lock your Mac, then someone else did, in which case the following may be applicable: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support.


It is not the same as a Firmware Password: Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support.


If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support describes those two possible roadblocks preventing you from using your Mac.

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