How can I unlock my locked MacBook Air?

MacBook Air M1 says account is locked and is not accepting password of the past 3 years nor offering a fingerprint id access? Please help.


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Aug 31, 2024 5:09 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2024 5:12 PM

If your account becomes locked after entering an incorrect password too many times, wait until the stated time has elapsed, then restart your MacBook and try once more.


If that doesn't help or there is no stated time, follow the steps here: If you can't reset your login password.


Learn more ⇢ If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support


-Zachyy ✌️



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Aug 31, 2024 5:12 PM in response to ycats13

If your account becomes locked after entering an incorrect password too many times, wait until the stated time has elapsed, then restart your MacBook and try once more.


If that doesn't help or there is no stated time, follow the steps here: If you can't reset your login password.


Learn more ⇢ If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support


-Zachyy ✌️



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