How do I reset my MacBook Air 13 password?
My password isn’t working to sign into my Mac book 13 how do I reset the password if I don’t have anything on my screen but my login and password prompt
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MacBook Air 13″
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Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
Part 1 of 2
>> Intel Computer <<
Shutdown the computer
Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command r
If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose. Bluetooth Kernel may not load soon enough to execute the 2 keyboard commands
Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
Press Return key
Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Part 2 of 2
>> Apple Silicon M1 / M2 /M3 Computer <<
Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.
Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature. The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
Click Options, then click Continue.
Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
Press Return key
Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
