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Forgot admin password on Mac air m2. Is there a way to reset without losing data?

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 9:55 PM

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Jack-19

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Posted on Nov 27, 2023 10:05 PM

Hey there!

If you forgot the password to log in to your Mac user account, or the password isn't accepted, this Apple Support article should help: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support.

-Jack

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Jack-19

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Nov 27, 2023 10:05 PM in response to Cloudysun98

Hey there!

If you forgot the password to log in to your Mac user account, or the password isn't accepted, this Apple Support article should help: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support.

-Jack

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