MacBook password forgot and can’t reset

i got a MacBook Air recently.

I usually login with Touch ID but I forgot the password. I restarted to try and reset it but it won’t let me. It just locks me out now.

How do I reset my password if the MacBook won’t give me the option??

MacBook Air, macOS 14.2

Posted on Mar 4, 2024 3:41 PM

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razmee209

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Mar 4, 2024 8:04 PM in response to ilz_rw

ilz_rw wrote:

i got a MacBook Air recently.

I usually login with Touch ID but I forgot the password. I restarted to try and reset it but it won’t let me. It just locks me out now.

How do I reset my password if the MacBook won’t give me the option??

follow steps here If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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