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How to reset forgotten Mac password?

I can’t reset my whole mac password


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 8, 2024 4:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2024 5:09 PM

If you have forgotten your Mac login passcode; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your passcode with your Apple ID.


From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.


NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Click ▶︎ macOS User Guide. 📖


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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Sep 8, 2024 5:09 PM in response to isabellamendoza

If you have forgotten your Mac login passcode; after trying three attempts, you should find an option to reset your passcode with your Apple ID.


From there, you simply follow the prompts and your Mac should simply restart like normal.


NOTE: You may need to sign back into iCloud and other services after the successful login.


For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.


Need more help?


Click ▶︎ macOS User Guide. 📖


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

How to reset forgotten Mac password?

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