I've forgotten my password on my MacBook Air. How can I reset it?

I am locked out of MacBook Air I can’t not remember the password and it is not giving me any reset options


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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 11:57 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2023 7:18 PM

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support describes what to do. If necessary, proceed with If you can't reset your Mac login password.


Follow all those steps all the way through to their conclusion.


Most of the initial steps begin with "If you see this option... " or "If you are asked for... <something>" because different password reset options have been introduced over the years. From what you describe, at least some of them are not applicable to your Mac or your User Account, or you already determined they aren't getting you anywhere.

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Dec 29, 2023 7:18 PM in response to Sweetpea_227

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support describes what to do. If necessary, proceed with If you can't reset your Mac login password.


Follow all those steps all the way through to their conclusion.


Most of the initial steps begin with "If you see this option... " or "If you are asked for... <something>" because different password reset options have been introduced over the years. From what you describe, at least some of them are not applicable to your Mac or your User Account, or you already determined they aren't getting you anywhere.

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I've forgotten my password on my MacBook Air. How can I reset it?

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